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...
by Kyle Knapp | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
In recent weeks reports surfaced about USCIS scheduling “petitioners” for biometrics (fingerprints and photos) appointments at local offices. In immigration cases, the “petitioner” typically is the U.S. permanent resident or citizen sponsoring a family member for a...
