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Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a lawful permanent resident (LPR) who is absent from the U.S. for over 180 days is treated as seeking ‘re-admission’ and is subject to grounds of inadmissibility. While the issue of abandonment of green card status typically arises when the individual has been outside the U.S. for more…

With the return of the Trump administration, U.S. immigration policies are expected to undergo stricter enforcement, particularly at ports of entry. Recent reports indicate that even visa holders with previously stable statuses, such as H-1B, L-1, O-1, and F-1 (OPT/STEM OPT/CPT), are facing increased scrutiny upon reentry. ESTA travelers, B-1/B-2 visitors with multiple U.S. entries,…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights​: USCIS H-1B Lottery Registration and Alien Registration Deadline Approaching The deadline for two key immigration registrations is fast approaching. The initial registration…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights​: April 2025 Visa Bulletin – EB-5 Retrogression for China and India, Modest Progress in Other EB Categories The April 2025 Visa Bulletin…

As the H-1B lottery registration opens today, it is crucial for employers and applicants to follow proper procedures to avoid disqualifications, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), or fraud allegations. Here’s a guide on what to do and what not to do when registering for the FY 2026 H-1B CAP lottery. Do’s in H-1B Registration: 1. Submit…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) possesses the authority to search electronic devices—including phones, laptops, and tablets—of anyone entering the United States, encompassing both citizens and non-citizens. These inspections can occur at land crossings, airports, seaports, and even at CBP preclearance locations abroad, such as Dublin or Toronto. Notably, these searches can be conducted without…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights​: Do’s and Don’ts in H-1B Visa Registration As the H-1B lottery registration opens today, it is crucial for employers and applicants to…

People living in the U.S., including undocumented immigrants, have certain constitutional rights. If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers come to a workplace: They must have either a valid search warrant or consent from the employer to enter non-public areas. ICE can enter public areas (such as the lobby) without a warrant or consent. What…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights​: Trump Announces “Gold Card” Visa to Replace EB-5 Program President Donald Trump has introduced a new “Gold Card” visa program, aimed at…

Introduction: The L-1A visa, originally designed to facilitate the transfer of multinational managers and executives to the United States, has increasingly become a tool for IT companies to circumvent the stringent requirements of the H-1B program. With the H-1B visa subject to an annual lottery system and the L-1B specialized knowledge category difficult to prove,…