USCIS Announces New Good Moral Character Evaluation Standard On August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new policy memorandum addressing how officers will evaluate good moral character (GMC) for individuals applying

USCIS Policy Change May Affect Children’s Green Card Eligibility USCIS has announced a policy change that may affect whether certain children can remain eligible for a green card as part of their parent’s application. This

Green Card Delays: How Visa Number Shortages Impact Cases As we approach the end of the U.S. government’s fiscal year on September 30, green card processing may begin to slow — even for applicants who’ve

Interview Waiver Policy Update: What Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Need to Know The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant change to its interview waiver policy, effective September 2, 2025. This update narrows the eligibility

Proposed Rule Would Shift H-1B Lottery to Wage-Based Selection The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted a proposed rule that could fundamentally reshape the H-1B cap selection process. If finalized, the long-standing random lottery

PERM: Planning for the Long Game For employers sponsoring foreign talent, the PERM labor certification process is the foundation of the green card journey. In today’s environment, that process requires foresight, detailed planning, and a