At a glance
Moderna and Merck's mRNA melanoma vaccine, intismeran autogene, succeeded in a late-stage trial announced August 19–20, 2026. The underlying mRNA science traces to Katalin Karikó, a Hungarian immigrant and 2023 Nobel laureate. Moderna was co-founded by Noubar...
A proposed rule that would eliminate the 60-day grace period for nonimmigrant workers whose employment ends is now under review at the White House Office of Management and Budget, the last stop before a rule can be published for public comment. The rule, tracked under RIN 1615-AD22, would affect E-1, E-2, E-3,...
A fee that used to apply only to new H-1B and L-1 petitions is about to reach a much larger group of filings. Homeland Security has finalized changes to the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee, closing an exemption that let companies avoid the charge simply by keeping an employee on staff...
An employee who enters the United States in L-1B status and later gets promoted into a managerial or executive role can often go through an L-1B to L-1A conversion. That conversion matters because of how differently the two categories are capped. L-1B status tops out at five years total, while L-1A status...
Reports have been building over the past several weeks of noncitizens being stopped and detained at U.S. airports while attempting to board domestic flights, including people who have a pending immigration case or benefit application on file. Incidents have been reported in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, and...
Recent guidance issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has generated significant discussion among employers, foreign national professionals, and immigration practitioners. The memorandum reiterates that Adjustment of Status (AOS) under Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is a discretionary benefit rather than an automatic entitlement, even when an...
For many highly skilled professionals, long-term immigration success in the United States requires more than simply filing an application when the time comes. Strong O-1, L-1, EB-1, and National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases are often built gradually over time through professional achievements, leadership experience, industry recognition, and careful documentation.
International travel has become increasingly complicated for many foreign nationals living and working in the United States. While many travelers continue to travel abroad without difficulty, others are experiencing increased questioning at ports of entry, secondary inspection delays, electronic device searches, and additional scrutiny connected to immigration status and travel history.
Many multinational companies structure executive compensation differently depending on the country where the employee works. In some cases, executives or specialized employees may receive compensation through a personal company, equity ownership, partnership structure, or other non-traditional arrangement rather than through standard payroll.
This often raises an important immigration question:
The L-1A visa is a valuable option for multinational companies transferring executives or managers to the United States. For startup founders and entrepreneurs opening a new U.S. office, however, one of the most difficult stages often comes after the initial approval.
Many founders are surprised to learn that obtaining...
