Puyang & Wu, LLC

09/24/2026

USCIS continues to schedule biometrics appointments extremely quickly, but maybe too quickly for USPS mail?

Here’s an example: notice issued 9/18, mailed 9/19, for a biometrics appointment on 9/25.

We received the notice today, 9/24—one day before the appointment.

Fast scheduling is great, but the mail needs time to get there too.

05/30/2026

The new USCIS Adjustment of Status memo has created a lot of panic online, and our office has been flooded with questions over the past week.

At least for now, the practical impact appears narrower than many initial headlines suggested. Traditional employment-based pathways like F-1 → OPT → H-1B → green card remain among the strongest categories of cases.

That said, USCIS is clearly signaling increased scrutiny toward cases involving possible misuse of temporary visas or inconsistent intent at entry.

As always, the facts, timeline, and overall story of each case matter.

05/30/2026

Long processing times for travel documents continue to remain a significant issue for many permanent residents planning extended travel abroad.

02/26/2026

We're starting to receive approvals on employment-based I-485s that were filed just back in October 2025. Impressively fast processing times right now.

02/20/2026

For those waiting to file I-485s — here is the Employment-Based Dates for Filing update from February 2026 to March 2026.

Overall movement: Mostly forward. No retrogression.

EB-1
China: August 1, 2023 to December 1, 2023
India: August 1, 2023 to December 1, 2023
All other countries remain Current

EB-2
Rest of World: October 15, 2024 to Current
China: remains January 1, 2022
India: December 1, 2013 to November 1, 2014

EB-3 Professionals
Rest of World: October 1, 2023 to January 15, 2024
China: remains January 1, 2022
India: remains August 15, 2014

EB-3 Other Workers
Rest of World: December 1, 2021 to June 22, 2022
China: remains October 1, 2019
India: remains August 15, 2014

Biggest movement this month:
EB-1 China and India
EB-2 Rest of World (now Current)
EB-3 Rest of World

If your priority date falls within these filing dates, it may be time to prepare your I-485.

Always confirm which chart USCIS allows for filing before submitting.

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a warm, peaceful, and joyful holiday season. Grateful for all of your support this year. Happy Holidays!

09/24/2025

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched Project Firewall, the first proactive enforcement initiative targeting H-1B compliance. Historically, investigations were complaint-driven. Now, employers—especially H-1B–dependent companies—should expect audits focusing on wages, job codes, and public access file requirements.

We’ve outlined what this means for employers and how to prepare. Read the full update here: https://bit.ly/4gF8loR

From Reactive to Proactive Enforcement On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced Project Firewall, a new enforcement initiative under which the DOL will actively investigate employers for compliance with H-1B program requirements. Historically, investigations were generally...

09/05/2025

Many of the PERM certifications we’re receiving right now were filed in May 2024 (including some from early May). We are also starting to see certifications of cases filed in June 2024.

Processing times appear to be trending below 15 months. For reference, the longest wait this year peaked at nearly 17 months in March.

09/05/2025

Starting October 2025, USCIS will have armed special agents with full law enforcement powers—investigating, arresting, executing warrants, and using force under 1811 authority. USCIS is moving from service to surveillance.

09/05/2025

USCIS has issued new policy guidance on false claims to U.S. citizenship and unlawful voting in the naturalization context. The agency makes clear that anyone who falsely claims to be a U.S. citizen—such as during voter registration—or who votes unlawfully will generally be issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for removal proceedings. Their naturalization application will also be denied for lack of good moral character.

This is a major shift because USCIS is now committing to affirmatively issue NTAs in these cases, rolling back prior non-enforcement practices. In the past, you might have been able to keep your green card even if this issue arose. Now, you risk losing not only the chance to naturalize but also your permanent resident status altogether.