by Kyle Knapp | Oct 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
By executive order in September 2025 the current administration implemented a $100,000 surcharge for some H-1B visa petitions (for high-skilled workers in jobs that require a bachelor’s or higher degree). After an uneven rollout, conflicting guidance and...
by Kyle Knapp | Sep 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
This summer the U.S. State Department started a pilot program at U.S. embassies in Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico for expedited visitor visa interview appointments. (Visitor visas are the B-1 category for business and B-2 for tourism.)...
by Kyle Knapp | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
USCIS published a new rule for F-1 (university students) and J-1 (exchange visitors) visa holders that will require them to keep a close watch on their immigration status. The rule goes into effect September 15, 2026 and will have a phase-in period for individuals who...
by Kyle Knapp | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Here’s my annual return to this topic, which is more important than ever before. The July 4th holiday serves as a reminder for permanent residents who might be eligible to apply for citizenship. Moreover, now is as good a time as any, because a new rule from late June...
by Kyle Knapp | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Just as the Memorial Day holiday weekend was beginning, USCIS, in its typical practice of Friday afternoon bad news delivery, released a policy memorandum, in which it suggested that the adjustment of status process through which many individuals apply for lawful...
