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.
DOS and USCIS Expand Immigration Screening Across Visas and Benefits
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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April 20 WEBINAR: Read the May 2026 Visa Bulletin Like an Immigration Lawyer
Confused by filing dates, final action dates, retrogression, or whether you can file now? This webinar will help you understand how to read the USCIS Visa Bulletin correctly, apply it to your own case, and make sense of what the latest movement actually means for your green card timeline.
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Changes to Premium Processing: What Petitioners, Applicants Should Know
Premium processing is now available for some student applications, and different fees and timeframes apply to different petition and application types.
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ICE Updates Form I-9 Inspection Guidance, Expands Substantive Violations: Employer Considerations
On March 16, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement updated its Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet, expanding the categories of errors classified as substantive violations and potentially increasing employer liability. The update also reduces the availability of corrective measures during a Form I-9 inspection.
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H-1B FY2027 Cap Reached: USCIS Announces Filing Season and Key Requirements
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.
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Miriam Thompson Named to Law360’s 2026 Immigration Editorial Advisory Board
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Shareholder Miriam C. Thompson has been named to Law360’s 2026 Immigration Editorial Advisory Board.
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April 2026 Visa Bulletin: Developments Across Family‑ and Employment‑Based Categories
The Department of State’s April 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects forward movement in both family‑based and employment‑based immigrant visa categories.
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Department of State Releases April 2026 Visa Bulletin: Continued Advancement in Employment-Based Green Card Across Multiple Categories
The U.S. Department of State published its April 2026 Visa Bulletin, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed that employment-based adjustment applicants must rely on the Dates for Filing chart this month.
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How the Expansion of the B Visa Bond Pilot Program May Impact Some Foreign Nationals
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond pilot program for B1/B2 visitor visas, affecting nationals from dozens of countries around the world.