Immigration Blog | U.S. Immigration News & Legal Updates

Can You Change Jobs During the Green Card Process? What Happens at Each Stage

H1B

Can you change jobs during or after the green card process? Learn how PERM, I-140, I-485, AC21 portability, and timing affect your risk.

July 2026 Visa Bulletin India: EB-2 Unavailable, EB-1 Retrogression, EB-3 & EB-5 Updates

News

July 2026 Visa Bulletin for India: EB-1 retrogression, EB-2 and EB-5 unavailable, EB-3 movement, plus I-485, EAD/AP, travel and job impacts.

July 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family, Employment, and India Green Card Updates

News

The July 2026 Visa Bulletin brings major setbacks for Indian employment-based green card applicants, with key updates affecting EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and green card priority dates. Learn what changed, why it matters, and what applicants should review next.

July 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Green Card Freeze for Indian Applicants

News

The July 2026 Visa Bulletin creates major delays for Indian employment-based green card applicants, with EB-2 India and EB-5 Unreserved India unavailable and EB-1 India retrogressed.

Green Card Applicant Detained at Airport: What Residents Should Know

Green Card

Learn why a green card applicant or permanent resident may be detained at a U.S. airport, what CBP may review, and when airport questioning may require legal guidance.

June 2026 Visa Bulletin for India: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and Family Preference Updates

News

The June 2026 Visa Bulletin is especially important for Indian applicants, with EB-1 and EB-2 India retrogression, slight EB-3 movement, EB-5 caution, and important USCIS filing chart guidance.

June 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family, Employment, India EB-1/EB-2 Updates

News

The June 2026 Visa Bulletin brings mixed news for green card applicants, with helpful family-based movement, important USCIS filing chart guidance, and major India EB-1 and EB-2 retrogression.‍

H-1B Visa Entry Denied at Airport by CBP? What Next?

H1B

Learn what happens if CBP refuses admission to an H-1B visa holder at the airport, including secondary inspection, common denial reasons, possible consequences, and what workers and employers should do before trying to reenter the United States.

Guidance on New USCIS Adjustment of Status Memo

Adjustment of Status

Analysis fo the new USCIS Adjustment of Status policy memo, the rise in discretionary scrutiny and RFEs, and what immigrants should know about the changing I-485 landscape.

DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions in 2026

USCIS & Immigration Process

DHS has ended expanded automatic EAD extension protections, creating new challenges for workers and employers. Learn who is affected, what changed, and how to avoid employment authorization gaps in 2026.

U.S. Citizen Filing for a Brother or Sister: Processing Time in 2026

Family-Based Immigration

Learn how long it takes for a U.S. citizen to sponsor a brother or sister in 2026, including F4 visa backlogs, I-130 processing times, Visa Bulletin wait times, and country-specific delays.

Concurrent Filing for Green Card in 2026

Green Card

Learn how concurrent filing works for Green Cards in 2026, including I-130/I-485 and I-140/I-485 filing rules, Visa Bulletin eligibility, EAD benefits, processing times, and adjustment of status strategies.

India Visa Bulletin June 2026: EB-2 Retrogression & EB-3 Updates

Visa Bulletin & Green Cards

Explore the India Visa Bulletin June 2026, including EB-2 India retrogression, EB-3 advancement, family-based green card backlog updates, and USCIS priority date movement analysis.

USCIS Visa Bulletin June 2026: Family & Employment Updates

Visa Bulletin & Green Cards

The USCIS Visa Bulletin June 2026 shows key movement across family-sponsored and employment-based green card categories, including India, China, Mexico, and worldwide priority date updates.

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS (2026 Guide)

USCIS & Immigration Process

Learn what “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS” means in 2026, what happens next, possible timelines, RFEs, approvals, delays, and how to track your USCIS case status.

How Long Does Green Card Renewal Take in 2026?

Green Card

Learn how long Green Card renewal takes in 2026, what affects Form I-90 processing times, travel rules, biometrics, delays, and how to avoid common USCIS mistakes.

Embassy vs. Consulate: U.S. Visa Interviews & Consular Processing Guide 2026

Immigration Basics

Embassy vs. consulate explained for U.S. visa applicants. Learn where interviews happen, how consular processing works, and how interview locations are assigned.

Immigration Recommendation Letter Guide 2026

Employment-Based Immigration

Learn how to write a strong immigration recommendation letter in 2026 with EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, and moral character examples, templates, and USCIS best practices.

Country of Domicile Meaning in U.S. Immigration (2026 Guide)

Family-Based Immigration

Learn the meaning of country of domicile in U.S. immigration, including I-864 domicile rules, proof requirements, reestablishing U.S. domicile, and common sponsor mistakes.

H-1B RFEs 2026: Avoid Delays & Denials

H-1B Visa

Complete H-1B RFE guide for 2026 covering common USCIS Request for Evidence reasons, approval trends, timelines, response strategies, and how to reduce RFE risk.

Can Green Card Holders Vote? 2026 Rules & Risks

Green Card

Learn whether Green Card holders can vote in presidential elections, the immigration risks of unlawful voting, local election exceptions, and how permanent residents become eligible voters through citizenship.

H-1B Wage Levels FY 2027: Lottery Strategy & Prevailing Wage Guide

H-1B Visa

Complete H-1B wage level guide for FY 2027 covering prevailing wage rules, SOC codes, remote work, and the proposed weighted H-1B lottery system.

H-1B Visa Stamping in 2026: Complete Process & Travel Guide

H-1B Visa

Complete H-1B visa stamping guide for 2026 covering the stamping process, required documents, interview preparation, delays, Dropbox eligibility, and travel strategies.

U.S. Visa Number: Where to Find It on Your Visa and What It Means

Immigration Basics

Learn where to find your U.S. visa number, what it means, how to identify it on your visa stamp, and how it differs from other immigration numbers.

Cost to Become a U.S. Citizen in 2026: Fees, Expenses & Filing Guide

Citizenship

Learn the full cost of becoming a U.S. citizen in 2026, including USCIS fees, hidden expenses, lawyer costs, and how to avoid paying more than necessary.