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08/26/2026

USCIS Sets September 2026 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts for the Visa Bulletin

With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its September 2026 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided to continue its use of the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications.

https://tinyurl.com/yua7ybhk

08/04/2026

DHS Ends Duration of Status: What F, J, and I Nonimmigrants Should Know

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule that is set to take effect on September 15, 2026, that replaces the longstanding "duration of status" framework for F, J, and most I nonimmigrants with fixed periods of admission.

https://tinyurl.com/4knrxrrp

07/24/2026

USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap

On July 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap, along with the 20,000 advanced degree exemption known as master’s
cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2027.

https://tinyurl.com/y6ucaujt

07/22/2026

USCIS Sets August 2026 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts for the Visa Bulletin

With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its August 2026 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided to continue its use of the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications.

With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its August 2026 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided to cont ...

07/21/2026

What This Summer’s Supreme Court Rulings Mean for Indian Nationals in America

Over the past several weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a series of immigration decisions that impact the legal landscape for millions of foreign nationals living in the United States. Few communities have as much at stake as the roughly 3.2 million Indian immigrants who call this country home, along with hundreds of thousands more on temporary visas.

http://bit.ly/4vCxpTn

07/21/2026

It started with one contract. It almost became one costly mistake.

Most business owners don't worry about contracts until something goes wrong.

A missed clause. An unclear responsibility. A dispute that could have been prevented.

The reality? The best legal strategy isn't reacting to problems—it's preventing them.

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✔️ Reduce legal and financial risk
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✔️ Avoid costly disputes
✔️ Build with confidence

Smart businesses don't wait for legal issues they prepare for them.

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07/03/2026

Wishing all our connections, clients, and partners a fantastic and safe Fourth of July! Enjoy the celebrations and the long weekend.

07/01/2026

EB-5 Visa Numbers Exhausted for India: What Investors Should Know

The U.S. Department of State, in coordination with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), confirmed that as of June 5, 2026, every immigrant visa available in the Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) unreserved category has been issued to applicants chargeable to India for fiscal year (FY) 2026.

https://tinyurl.com/ycxj6ufr

06/25/2026

State Department Announces India Per-Country Limit Reached in the EB-2 Category for FY 2026

On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of State, working in close collaboration with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced that all available immigrant visas in the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category for applicants chargeable to India have been issued for fiscal year (FY) 2026.

https://tinyurl.com/ycxntmk3