U.S. Visa Guide for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Starting a company in the United States is possible for many foreign entrepreneurs. However, changes in U.S. immigration policy during 2025 and 2026 have made some visa processes more expensive and less predictable. This guide explains the main visa options for entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and founders who want to do business in the United […]
What Happens If Your U.S. Citizenship Application Is Denied?
You applied for U.S. citizenship, and USCIS said no. Is that the end of the road? Usually, it is not. Citizenship law works differently from most other areas of immigration law. If USCIS denies your naturalization application, you can ask the agency to look at your case again by filing Form N-336. If USCIS still […]
Federal District Court Vacates State Department’s 75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban
On August 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York vacated a State Department policy that had suspended immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. The decision does more than end the policy going forward. The court also set aside visa refusals that rested solely on the policy and […]
75-Country Visa Suspension Group Lawsuit
Is your case complete and your interview finished, yet your visa is being delayed simply because of your nationality? You are not alone, and there is now a legal avenue to challenge this. At MC Law Firm, we are preparing a federal lawsuit with multiple plaintiffs challenging the immigrant visa pause affecting nationals of 75 […]
USCIS Expands Authority to Refer Asylum Cases to Immigration Court
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its subsidiary agency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), changed a decades-long practice through a new regulation titled “Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview,” announced on July 27, 2026, and published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2026. An asylum officer can now directly refer a case […]
F-1 to H-1B Visa: What You Need to Know (2026)
For the vast majority of international students studying in the U.S., the journey follows a familiar path: studying on an F-1 visa, gaining work experience through OPT (Optional Practical Training) after graduation, and finally targeting the ultimate goal—the H-1B work visa. This transition is the most common route for international students to build long-term careers […]
EAD Delay: How a Mandamus Lawsuit Can Help You Get Your Work Permit
If you are one of the thousands of immigrants living in the U.S. whose Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application has been pending at USCIS for months, you are not alone. As of 2026, the number of pending I-765 (work authorization) applications at USCIS has exceeded 1.8 million, and official processing times in some categories surpass […]
Exploring 2026 US Green Card Options: Family, Work, and Beyond
The Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document that grants its holder the right to live and work indefinitely in the United States. It is also the first step on the path to U.S. citizenship. There is not just a single way to obtain a Green Card; there are very […]
What Is the Difference Between Lawful Presence and Lawful Status?
Terms used in U.S. immigration law are often very similar to each other. “Lawful status” and “lawful presence” are at the top of this list. Even though they are used as if they were the same thing in everyday speech, they are actually very different legal concepts. Not knowing the difference between them can directly […]
New Rules for US Student Visas: What Changes?
The End of an Era for Student and Exchange Visas in the US: The New Reality Facing F, J, and I Holders The era of “indefinite stay” in the United States is officially coming to an end. A new rule announced on July 16, 2026, will directly affect hundreds of thousands of international students, researchers, […]
