Immigration Blog

Establishing a new office in the U.S. and transferring key personnel under the L-1 visa can be an exciting opportunity, but it requires careful planning and precise execution at every stage. To help you avoid costly mistakes, we’re sharing two of the most common pitfalls we’ve seen companies face with L-1 New Office petitions, and […]

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In a sweeping move, the U.S. government has introduced a new alien registration requirement targeting non-citizens, including certain legal visa holders, residing in the U.S. for more than 30 days. Under the Interim Final Rule published by DHS, noncitizens who have not previously registered or been fingerprinted must now comply with new biometric and documentation […]

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The White House has issued a bold new directive, “Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court”, targeting lawyers and law firms, particularly those handling immigration-related cases, that file lawsuits against the federal government. Key Highlights of the Directive: Penalties for Legal Practitioners: President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to […]

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Recent developments have spotlighted the complexities and vulnerabilities associated with U.S. lawful permanent residency (green card) status. Notably, the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and green card holder, has ignited discussions about the stability of permanent residency in the U.S. Additionally, reports indicate that U.S. immigration officials are increasingly scrutinizing green card […]

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When an F-1 student on OPT or STEM OPT is transitioning to H-1B, staying compliant with immigration regulations is more critical than ever. Many students unknowingly violate their F-1 status, risking H-1B denial, loss of employment, or even removal from the U.S. To help you avoid costly mistakes, we’re sharing two of the most common […]

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