Getting an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a big deal. For most immigrants, it means being able to work legally, pay bills, and build something here. But a work permit is not the same thing as a secure immigration status — and in 2026, a number of rule changes have made that...
Remote Work in the U.S. Is Not as Simple as It Sounds — Especially If You Are on a Visitor Visa
The rise of remote work has made it easier than ever for people to work from anywhere in the world. But for foreign nationals visiting the United States, "anywhere" comes with a serious catch — and many people learn about it the hard way.
A widely held belief among...
Building Bridges: My Journey in Helping Indian Americans Achieve the American Dream
For many immigrants, the United States represents opportunity, innovation, freedom, and the chance to build a better future. Throughout my career as an immigration attorney spanning more than three decades, I have had the privilege of helping thousands of individuals, families, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, physicians, and business leaders navigate the complexities of...
What the New B-1 “Specialized Trainer” Category Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
The U.S. Department of State recently updated its Foreign Affairs Manual to recognize a new classification within the B-1 Business Visitor visa category. Known as the "Specialized Trainer," this addition gives multinational companies a clearer pathway for bringing foreign experts to the United States when the primary goal is transferring specialized knowledge...
Navigating the July 2026 Visa Bulletin: India Faces Major Setbacks as EB-2 and EB-5 Become Unavailable
The July 2026 Visa Bulletin brings significant developments for employment-based applicants, particularly those born in India. Due to heavy demand and visa number usage, the Department of State has made EB-2 India and EB-5 Unreserved India unavailable for the remainder of FY 2026. Meanwhile, several Family-Based categories continue to advance steadily, offering...
Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Adjudication Pause for Nationals of 39 Countries — What It Means for Your Case
On June 5, 2026, a federal judge issued a major ruling that could affect thousands of immigrants whose cases were delayed under USCIS adjudication hold policies. In Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. USCIS, Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island vacated four USCIS policies that had placed an indefinite...
The STEM OPT Cliff: What International Graduates and Employers Need to Know
For years, the standard playbook for international STEM graduates in the U.S. was straightforward — finish school, start working on OPT, get sponsored for an H-1B, and go from there. That playbook is no longer working as reliably as it once did, and a growing number of graduates are responding by putting...
New USCIS Signature Rule Means One Bad Signature Can Sink an Approved Filing
A new federal rule taking effect on July 10, 2026 is changing what happens when a signature on an immigration filing is found to be defective — and the consequences are far more serious than most petitioners and employers realize.
On May 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security...
New State Department Pilot Program Could Offer Faster B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Appointments
Individuals seeking B-1/B-2 visitor visas to the United States may soon have a new option for obtaining interview appointments more quickly.
The U.S. Department of State has announced a temporary pilot program that would allow certain applicants to pay an additional fee in exchange for access to expedited visa...
Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employers Need to Know
On June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Boston delivered a significant win for U.S. employers who depend on the H-1B visa program. U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the District of Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 supplemental fee on new H-1B petitions, ruling that the executive branch imposed...
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