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The U.S. has put immigrant visas on hold for 75 countries for an indefinite period of time. Here's what you need to know.
The U.S. has put a hold on processing immigrant visas for 75 countries while it reviews "public charge" rules. This means that consulates abroad can't issue Green Cards. This suspension is very important because it doesn't apply to temporary visas (like student or work visas) and doesn't stop people who are already in the U.S. from applying for Adjustment of Status.
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The 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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The $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.
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Rural 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.
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The 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.
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The $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.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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The 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 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.
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