O*NET has reclassified Computer Systems Analysts from Job Zone 3 to Job Zone 4, affecting H-1B and PERM filing considerations.
Continue Reading DOL Raises the Bar for Computer Systems Analysts: How the Job Zone 4 Upgrade Affects Immigration Filings
A Rhode Island federal court vacated four USCIS policies halting immigration adjudications, finding Administrative Procedure Act violations and restoring processing of some immigration benefits.
Continue Reading Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Policies That Froze Immigration Benefit Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Foreign Nationals
Recent USCIS guidance on preferring consular processing has raised questions about its impact on adjustment of status applications and adjudication trends.
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Recent data does not foreclose NIW or EB-1A petitions; it reinforces the importance of selecting the appropriate category, presenting a clear and credible record of achievement, and documenting the U.S. benefit with specificity.
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A new USCIS Policy Memorandum signals a major shift in adjustment of status policy, potentially redirecting applicants toward consular processing abroad. GT immigration lawyers break down the implications and offer practical guidance.
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, outlining a change to the adjustment of status process under Form I-485.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule that changes how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services handles immigration applications with invalid signatures.
In recent months, stakeholders have observed a policy shift regarding the strategy of filing a Form I-539 application to change status from H-1B to visitor status (B-1/B-2) within the 60-day grace period following termination.
The Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have announced expansions to screening and vetting across consular visa processing and USCIS immigration benefit adjudications.
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USCIS announced completion of the FY 2027 H‑1B cap selection — the first under its wage‑weighted framework — and outlined updated filing and documentation considerations.
Continue Reading H-1B FY2027 Cap Reached: USCIS Announces Filing Season and Key Requirements