by James Pinedo | Oct 22, 2025 | Investor Visas
Good news for EB-5 investors and regional centers: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a 14% reduction in EB-5 filing fees, offering welcome relief to stakeholders in this vital job-creating program. The proposal comes just a year after DHS...
by James Pinedo | Sep 23, 2025 | Human Resources Services
On September 23, 2025, DHS issued a proposed rule that would fundamentally change how H-1B cap cases are selected. Rather than today’s random lottery, USCIS is proposing a wage-weighted lottery to prioritize higher-paid roles, directly following the White House’s...
by James Pinedo | Sep 22, 2025 | Consular Services & Travel, Human Resources Services
In light of the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation—and the USCIS memorandum dated September 20, 2025—set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, September 21, 2025, we are issuing the following updated guidance to all foreign national employees currently...
by James Pinedo | Sep 20, 2025 | Investor Visas
What It Does / Purpose The order creates a new visa program called the Gold Card, overseen by the Secretary of Commerce (working with the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security). Its goal is to attract immigrants who make a significant financial gift to the...
by James Pinedo | Aug 18, 2025 | Immigration Updates
On August 15, 2025, USCIS issued new guidance that significantly broadens its discretion to deny naturalization applications. Officers are no longer limited to statutory bars such as criminal convictions or false testimony; they can now deny applications...
