How Do PERM Investigations Affect the Green Card Process?
For individuals seeking an employment-based Green Card in the United States, the sponsoring employer’s immigration practices can play an important role. Following investigations announced on October 8, 2026, the processing of pending and future PERM applications involving certain organizations has been suspended. This does not mean that all PERM applications across the United States have […]
Green Card Renewal Fees and Application Process 2026
If your Green Card is about to expire, starting the renewal process on time is important to both document your status and avoid problems with travel and work. 10-year valid Green Cards are generally renewed using Form I-90. Expiration, lost cards, name changes, or travel plans can affect how the application proceeds. Especially using the […]
Automatic Extensions End for Certain Work Permit Renewals
Filing a work permit renewal does not necessarily mean you can keep working after your current card expires. The end of automatic extensions of up to 540 days for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals may leave applicants facing a break in employment and lost income. The final rule published on October 14, 2026, confirms […]
How to Build a Strong EB-1 Visa Case in 2026
The EB-1 category is one of the fastest ways to get a Green Card in the United States. It can be attractive because some applicants may move forwardwithout a job offer, without the PERM labor certification process, and without a long visa wait. At the same time, EB-1 has one of the highest standards, and […]
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 […]
