by James Pinedo | Feb 2, 2026 | Global
A recent Constitutional Court decision has brought welcome clarity — and relief — to thousands of South Africans living abroad. If you hold (or believe you may hold) dual citizenship, here’s what you need to know and what steps to take next. 1. The...
by James Pinedo | Jan 28, 2026 | Investor Visas
Newly released USCIS FOIA data provides the clearest picture yet of how EB-5 petitions are actually being adjudicated in the post-RIA era—and the results confirm meaningful prioritization, uneven timing, and evolving visa risk across categories. Read on for five key...
by James Pinedo | Nov 26, 2025 | Individual Services
In a major victory for due process and noncitizens’ statutory rights, a federal district court today issued a nationwide class certification order in Maldonado Bautista v. Garland, extending previously granted declaratory relief to all members of the newly...
by James Pinedo | Nov 25, 2025 | Global
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has launched MyHomeAffairsOnline, a new digital portal that allows individuals—particularly those living abroad—to apply for the reinstatement of their South African citizenship. The platform was created in response to a...
by James Pinedo | Nov 19, 2025 | Investor Visas
USCIS has transmitted a draft Form I-140G—the petition proposed for use under President Trump’s forthcoming Gold Card program—to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for mandatory federal review. OMB approval is a key prerequisite to meeting the December 18...
