What Is an F-1 Student Visa? An F-1 student visa is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States that allows international students to enter the country for the purpose of pursuing academic studies at an accredited institution. It is the most common visa category for foreign nationals attending U.S. universities, colleges, high schools, language […]

What is a B-1/ B-2 Visa The B-1/B-2 is a combined U.S. visitor visa that allows foreign nationals to travel temporarily for business or leisure or a mix of both on a single visa. The B-1 covers business activities such as attending meetings or conferences, while the B-2 covers tourism, family visits, and medical treatment. […]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed an important change to the 9-11 Response & Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 visas. If implemented, certain employers would have to pay this fee not only when filing a new H-1B or L-1 petition or changing employers, but also when applying to extend a […]

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is stepping up enforcement of employment-based immigration programs. On July 8, 2026, the DOL’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced a nationwide initiative to investigate fraud and strengthen compliance oversight. Although the legal requirements remain unchanged, employers can expect increased scrutiny. Understanding the scope of this initiative can help […]

What Is the Diversity Visa Lottery? The Diversity Visa Lottery, often called the Green Card Lottery, is a U.S. immigration program that gives people from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States a chance to become lawful permanent residents. Unlike other immigration pathways, it does not require a job offer, family […]

The Department of Labor is preparing to update the PERM labor certification program. This would be the biggest change to the program in more than twenty years. No formal rule has been published yet. But the DOL’s regulatory agenda gives employers an early look at what may be coming. This post breaks down what PERM […]

The U.S. immigration system has long allowed many international students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives to remain in the United States under the “Duration of Status” (D/S) framework. Instead of receiving a fixed expiration date upon admission, these individuals could generally remain in the country as long as they continued to comply with the […]

On June 29, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Final Rule that confirms and refines the regulatory framework governing the long-standing alien registration requirement. Although this requirement has existed under U.S. immigration law for many years, DHS introduced an online registration process in 2025 to strengthen enforcement. The Final Rule makes that […]