The path to American citizenship is paved with paperwork, and a significant portion of that landscape is defined by your tax history. It’s a topic that creates a unique brand of anxiety for many applicants. The naturalization process is, at its core, a deep dive into your record as a permanent resident, a test of your commitment to the laws …

For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. A coalition of universities, healthcare providers, and nonprofits has sued the Trump administration over the new $100,000 H-1B application fee, calling it unlawful and economically damaging. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce also objected, warning the …

When entering into a commercial lease, it’s important to understand that a business tenant’s rights are largely shaped by the terms of the lease itself—making careful review and negotiation essential. Unlike residential renters, who enjoy various housing-law protections, commercial tenants generally have very few legal safeguards beyond what’s in the lease. As a result, leases drafted by landlords often heavily …

A big shift just landed for people using or planning to use the H‑1B work visa in the U.S. Effective September 21, 2025, a new presidential proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” introduces sweeping changes that will alter when, how, and how much employers have to pay for H‑1B workers coming from abroad. If you’re an H‑1B …

For survivors of domestic violence, the journey toward safety and stability is often a marathon, not a sprint. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers a critical lifeline, allowing certain noncitizen victims of abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to petition for legal status on their own, free from their abuser’s control. Securing an approval on your …

EB-1A filings rose fifty percent from last year, but approval rates dipped to sixty-seven percent, the lowest in three years. USCIS reports a sixty-seven percent rise in backlogs due to more evidence requests. Meanwhile, EB-2 NIW approvals dropped to fifty-four percent, while O-1 visas maintained a strong ninety percent approval rate, remaining a faster short-term option for skilled workers.

By Joey Barnett In the post-RIA environment, “show me the money” has become more than a catchphrase; it’s the play USCIS keeps calling.  USCIS’s regional center audits and Form I-829 adjudications all underscore one theme: regional centers must be able to prove with documentary evidence where the money is, where it’s going, and what it’s doing. Below are best practices …

The H-2B visa offers a practical and widely used pathway for U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers for non-agricultural roles. This visa is particularly useful for addressing seasonal, peak load, intermittent, or one-time occurrences of increased labor demand. Industries such as hospitality, construction, landscaping, and tourism frequently rely on the H-2B program to meet short-term staffing needs. If your …

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Living in the United States as an expat or visa holder comes all sorts of challenges, expenses and cost — from cultural adjustments to legal paperwork, and perhaps most frustratingly, building credit. If you’re new to the U.S. or haven’t been here long, you’ve probably already learned that getting access to financial services can be nearly impossible. So I wanted …