PassRight U.S. Visa for Founders

10/15/2026

🇺🇸 Certain USCIS fees increase starting October 16, 2026

Certain immigration-related fees established under H.R. 1 will increase slightly for FY 2027, reflecting inflation from July 2025 through July 2026.

New fees:
- Annual Asylum Application Fee: $102 → $105
- Form I-131 Immigration Parole Fee: $1,020 → $1,050
- Form I-765, initial EAD for asylum applicants, parolees, or TPS applicants: $560 → $570
- Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status: $510 → $520

⚠️ Important: The new fees apply to requests postmarked on or after October 16, 2026. USCIS says requests subject to these fees that are submitted with the wrong amount will be rejected.

If your application is ready to file, make sure you are using the correct fee based on the postmark date.

🔗 Official Federal Register notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-20187



Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. PassRight is a technology company, not a law firm.

10/14/2026

Choosing the right U.S. business visa pathway comes down to three key factors: your citizenship, your foreign entity structure, and your capital strategy.

Here is how to look at it:

- E-2 Treaty Investor: Ideal for owner-operators starting or acquiring a U.S. business. Requires citizenship in an E-2 treaty country and a substantial capital commitment relative to the startup cost.

- L-1A Intracompany Transferee: Designed for international companies expanding to the U.S. Allows you to transfer an executive or manager to a related entity (parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate), not just for massive multinationals.

- EB-5 Immigrant Investor: The direct path to a Green Card. No U.S. sponsor or foreign business required.

Read the full article: goto.passright.com/E2_EB5



Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. PassRight is a technology company, not a law firm.

E-2 vs L-1A vs EB-5: who each U.S. business visa is for, treaty and capital rules, job creation, dual intent and which route leads to a Green Card.

10/12/2026

🇺🇸Columbus Day

Today, the United States observes Columbus Day. In some states and communities, the day is also recognized as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

It's an opportunity to reflect on American history, its many perspectives, and the diverse cultures and traditions that continue to shape the country today.

Please note that federal offices, including USCIS, and USPS post offices are closed today.

10/09/2026

Can ESTA and B1/B2 do the same things? Immigration attorney Anna Fadul explains how these two work exactly.

🎥 Watch to learn more.

General information, not legal advice.

10/08/2026

Quick reminder: USCIS will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. 🇺🇸

The closure is due to Columbus Day, a U.S. federal holiday.
USCIS offices and services will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

If you have a filing, appointment, or case-related deadline around this date, make sure to plan accordingly.

10/07/2026

New on our blog: How to Read the U.S. Visa Bulletin.
If you're on the EB-1 or EB-2 NIW path, the Visa Bulletin determines when you can start the final stage of your Green Card process and when your case can actually be approved.
But it's notoriously easy to misread: two nearly identical charts, cutoff dates that move backward, and single letters like "C" or "U" that change everything.

Our new article breaks down common scenarios with practical examples and answers the questions we hear most:

→ My date was current last month. Why isn't it now?
→ My I-140 is approved, but my date isn't current. What happens next?
→ Can I file my I-485 before my I-140 is approved?
→ The cutoff date moved back two years. Do I have to wait two more years?
→ Final Action Dates or Dates for Filing: which chart do I use?

👉 Read the full article: goto.passright.com/priority


Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. PassRight is a technology and case-management company, not a law firm. Legal services are provided by the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick.

10/06/2026

The October 2026 Visa Bulletin is out.

EB-2 is no longer Current for All Chargeability, Mexico and the Philippines. EB-2 NIW applicants from these countries now need a priority date earlier than March 15, 2026 to file for Adjustment of Status.

EB-1 China and India moved forward by 7 months, and EB-2 China advanced by a full year.

USCIS will use the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based filings in October.

👉 Full update on our blog: goto.passright.com/Bulletin

Informational only, not legal advice.

10/02/2026

4 days until our SF TECH WEEK by a16z event.

Planning or building a company in the U.S.? Come and ask about your immigration visa options: O-1, E-2, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW. David Sheen, an immigration attorney we work with, will be there.

📅 Monday, October 5 | 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Pilot, San Francisco
🍽️ Dinner will be served

There will also be a session by Press Club on earning coverage in outlets like Forbes, TechCrunch, and Axios without spending a fortune on PR agencies.

We'll be joined by founders, investors, talent, and mentors from across the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem.

Register here: goto.passright.com/event



This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. PassRight is a technology and case-management company, not a law firm. Legal services are provided by the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick.

10/01/2026

We’ve been supporting clients and attorneys in preparing O-1A and EB-1A petitions for almost 10 years, with hundreds of cases so far. Today, we’re sharing what, in our view, makes an immigration case strong.

It isn’t about how many documents you have. It’s about the evidence an officer can actually verify, the impact behind your work, the recognition you didn’t arrange yourself, and the story those pieces of evidence tell when put together.

Our new article looks at this with examples and includes a quick self-check at the end.

Read it here: goto.passright.com/strongcase



PassRight is not a law firm. This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a promise of approval.

09/28/2026

Can I travel on ESTA or B1/B2 as a founder?

With everything happening in US immigration, it's a question more and more founders are asking.

The answer from immigration attorney Anna Fadul: traveling to the US on B1/B2 or ESTA for business purposes is still very much authorized and accepted.

That doesn't mean you should show up unprepared. You should be able to explain clearly and truthfully why you're coming and what you'll be doing here.

🎥 Watch the clip.
goto.passright.com/B1/B2



General information, not legal advice.