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USCIS Changes Policy on How Adjustment of Status Applications are Reviewed 

USCIS Changes Policy on How Adjustment of Status Applications are Reviewed 

Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 | Issued May 21, 2026 | Announced May 22, 2026 | Effective Immediately On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Polic...

USCIS Issues New Policy Memo on Adjustment of Status: What EB-5 Investors Need to Know Now

USCIS Issues New Policy Memo on Adjustment of Status: What EB-5 Investors Need to Know Now

Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 | Issued May 21, 2026 | Announced May 22, 2026 | Effective Immediately On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, declaring that Adj...

Marriage-Based and Family-Based Green Cards: Types and Options

Marriage-Based and Family-Based Green Cards: Types and Options

Summary: Marriage-based green cards are one branch of family-based immigration. The main routes include immediate relative cases for spouses of U.S. citizens, family preference cas...

O-1 Visa Spouse Work Authorization: Can an O-3 Dependent Work in the U.S.?

O-1 Visa Spouse Work Authorization: Can an O-3 Dependent Work in the U.S.?

If your spouse holds an O-1 visa and you are in the United States on O-3 dependent status, you generally cannot accept employment. But legal pathways to work authorization do exist...

O-1 Visa Eligibility Criteria: What to Know Before You Apply

O-1 Visa Eligibility Criteria: What to Know Before You Apply

If you have extraordinary ability in the sciences, business, education, or athletics, you may qualify for an O-1A visa. If you have a record of extraordinary achievement or distinc...

Does the O-1 Visa Require Employer Sponsorship? O-1 Employer Requirements Explained

Does the O-1 Visa Require Employer Sponsorship? O-1 Employer Requirements Explained

Every O-1 visa petition must be filed by a qualifying petitioner. You cannot file one on your own behalf. The petitioner can be a U.S. employer, a U.S. agent, or a foreign employer...

What to Consider When Seeking H-1B Visa Extensions

What to Consider When Seeking H-1B Visa Extensions

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O-1 Visa Renewal: Timeline, Requirements, and Processing Time Explained

O-1 Visa Renewal: Timeline, Requirements, and Processing Time Explained

If your O-1 status is approaching its expiration date, you can request an extension of stay by filing a new Form I-129 petition with USCIS. You can file up to six months before you...

O-1 vs H-1B Visa: Key Differences for Individuals

O-1 vs H-1B Visa: Key Differences for Individuals

Choosing between the O-1 and H-1B can shape how and where you build your career in the United States. Both are strong work visa options, but they rely on different foundations: the...

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