Klug Law Firm PLLC

Klug Law Firm PLLC We are located in New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, and Houston, TX with a focus on corporate immigration law.

A new expedited B1/B2 visa appointment option could be a meaningful development for companies managing international bus...
06/17/2026

A new expedited B1/B2 visa appointment option could be a meaningful development for companies managing international business travel.

Starting July 1, 2026, the State Department will pilot a $750 fee that allows eligible B1/B2 applicants at select consulates to book interview appointments within 10 business days, subject to availability.

For employers, this may help with time-sensitive business travel where standard visa wait times are creating delays. But it is not a guaranteed approval, does not change the visa adjudication itself, and availability will vary by post.

Companies should begin factoring this option into travel planning, visa budgeting, and business visitor strategy for the second half of 2026.

Read more: https://www.klugfirm.com/client-alerts/new-premium-processing-will-soon-be-available-for-b1-b2-visa-applications/

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A federal judge’s decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B fee is a big win for employers.The fee created immediate unc...
06/11/2026

A federal judge’s decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B fee is a big win for employers.

The fee created immediate uncertainty around sponsorship budgets and hiring timelines. With enforcement currently barred, employers now have more breathing room to revisit delayed decisions and return to a more structured planning process.

Still, this is not a full reset. An appeal is expected, and the broader business immigration landscape remains active.

The takeaway for HR leaders: use this moment to reassess affected cases, align recruiting and finance teams, and continue planning closely with immigration counsel.

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A federal judge’s decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B fee is a meaningful business immigration win for employers.F...
06/09/2026

A federal judge’s decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B fee is a meaningful business immigration win for employers.

For HR teams, the impact is practical: more breathing room for sponsorship budgets, recruiting decisions, internal approvals, and employee communications.

But this is not the time to stop planning. With an appeal expected and continued scrutiny across business immigration, employers should use this moment to reassess affected cases, align with immigration counsel, and strengthen internal sponsorship workflows.

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We are proud to share that our firm leadership, Noah Klug, has been ranked in Chambers 2026. This recognition is a testa...
06/05/2026

We are proud to share that our firm leadership, Noah Klug, has been ranked in Chambers 2026. This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team in helping employers navigate an increasingly complex immigration landscape.

Immigration strategy is often treated as a compliance checkbox. But new NFAP research shows why it also belongs in long-...
06/04/2026

Immigration strategy is often treated as a compliance checkbox. But new NFAP research shows why it also belongs in long-term workforce planning strategy.

According to NFAP, immigrants founded or co-founded 59% of U.S. privately held billion-dollar startup companies, representing 455 of 775 companies reviewed.

For HR and leadership teams, this is an important reminder: access to global talent affects more than hiring. It affects innovation, retention, leadership pipelines, and long-term competitiveness.

The companies that plan early will be better positioned to retain the talent that drives growth.

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USCIS’s updated guidance on Form I-485 signals a more discretionary and evidence-driven adjustment of status process.For...
06/02/2026

USCIS’s updated guidance on Form I-485 signals a more discretionary and evidence-driven adjustment of status process.

For employers sponsoring foreign national talent, the key issue is not whether employment-based green card pathways remain available. They do. The concern is whether pending and future filings may face greater scrutiny, more complex RFEs, travel-related risk, or pressure toward consular processing.

This shift makes proactive planning essential. Employers should review their green card pipelines, identify employees in business-critical roles, assess travel and status vulnerabilities, and work with immigration counsel to strengthen the record before issues arise.

In this environment, adjustment of status strategy should be treated as part of workforce continuity and compliance planning, not simply as an administrative filing step.

Read more: https://www.klugfirm.com/hr/preparing-for-a-more-scrutinized-adjustment-of-status-process/

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USCIS’s new Adjustment of Status memo does not create a new law or eliminate the I-485 process. But for employers sponso...
05/28/2026

USCIS’s new Adjustment of Status memo does not create a new law or eliminate the I-485 process. But for employers sponsoring foreign national talent, it is still important.

The memo reemphasizes that adjustment of status is discretionary and signals that USCIS officers may take a closer look at the full record, including immigration history, status compliance, and other case-specific factors.

Employers should review pending and upcoming AOS cases, especially for employees in non-dual intent visa categories, and coordinate with immigration counsel before issues arise.

Read more: https://www.klugfirm.com/client-alerts/new-uscis-memo-on-adjustment-of-status-applications-not-a-new-law-but-hr-should-take-note/

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A new USCIS adjustment of status policy is raising important questions for employers with sponsored foreign national emp...
05/26/2026

A new USCIS adjustment of status policy is raising important questions for employers with sponsored foreign national employees.

Recent reporting suggests that applicants who provide an “economic benefit” or serve the national interest may be treated differently, but the standard remains unclear.

For HR teams, this is a reminder to review green card pipelines now. Employers should understand which employees may be affected, whether consular processing could disrupt business operations, and how to document the value of key sponsored roles.

Business immigration strategy is no longer just a filing timeline. It is workforce planning, compliance, and retention strategy.

Read more: https://www.klugfirm.com/other/new-green-card-adjustment-guidance-what-hr-teams-should-know-about-workforce-planning/

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The recent DOL and DOJ enforcement action against Cloudera is a reminder that PERM recruitment is not just an immigratio...
05/21/2026

The recent DOL and DOJ enforcement action against Cloudera is a reminder that PERM recruitment is not just an immigration formality.

For HR leaders, this is a workforce planning issue as much as a compliance issue. A PERM suspension can affect green card timelines, employee retention, and the company’s ability to support foreign national talent.

Employers sponsoring workers for permanent residence should work closely with immigration counsel to ensure recruitment procedures, applicant review, and internal documentation can withstand government scrutiny.

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