USA
Step-by-step notes on visas, permits, and permanent residency.
The Structural Overhaul of the U.S. H-1B Lottery: Priority Over Probability
An analysis of the 2026 transition to a wage-weighted H-1B selection system and the definitive end of the random registration era.
Read GuideMastering the US B1/B2 Visa Process: From DS-160 to Interview Day
The United States visa process is unique because it relies heavily on a face-to-face interview. Learn how to prepare your DS-160 form and navigate the consular interview with confidence.
Read GuideThe Extraordinary Ability Filter: US EB-1 Realities in 2026
A structural analysis of the tightening standards for the EB-1A and EB-1B green card categories and the rise of the "International Award" bottleneck.
Read GuideThe Digital Footprint: US Social Media Vetting in 2026
An analysis of the Department of State’s expanded online presence review and its impact on H-1B and H-4 visa applicants.
Read GuideThe $100,000 Barrier: US H-1B Recruitment Economics
An analysis of the September 2025 presidential proclamation mandating an additional $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers abroad.
Read GuideThe Temporary Status Sunset: Somalia and Ethiopia TPS Termination
A structural analysis of the US government’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Somalia and Ethiopia in early 2026.
Read GuideThe REAL ID Deadline: Finality for US Domestic Air Travel
An analysis of the final REAL ID enforcement deadline and its impact on non-citizen travelers and domestic flight security.
Read GuideThe Enforcement Escalation: Mandatory Detention in US Immigration
An analysis of the 2025 Laken Riley Act and the expansion of mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants charged with crimes.
Read GuideRural Renaissance: The US EB-5 Set-Aside Strategy in 2026
A structural breakdown of the EB-5 "Rural" vs "High Unemployment" tea, highlighting the massive processing speed advantage for rural projects.
Read GuideThe $100,000 Firewall: Why 2026 is the Year of the "Inside-Out" H-1B Market
An unvarnished look at how the new $100k H-1B fee for offshore hires has turned F-1 OPT students into the most valuable asset in the US labor market.
Read GuideThe Functional Manager Trap: US L-1A Scrutiny in 2026
A technical deep-dive into the heightened scrutiny on L-1A functional managers in 2026, exploring the impact of the "essential function" test and the new small-office audit protocols.
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