Linh Tran-Layton, U.S. Immigration Attorney

Linh Tran-Layton, U.S. Immigration Attorney United States immigration attorney supporting clients globally. All information provided on this page is informational only, not legal advice.

I have worked as a United States immigration attorney for over 15 years in Salt Lake City, Utah, supporting clients in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa with their U.S. immigration law matters. I am the co-managing partner of JLJ Law Group, PLLC and pride myself on collaborating with clients who seek knowledgeable guidance, a trusted and credible attorney, and desire peace of mind for all their immigration needs. I have successfully assisted businesses seeking to hire foreign workers for lawful permanent residency through the PERM process, helped families with family-based immigration petitions, and assisted immigrants who have been victims of crime. Congruent to business-based immigration, I support clients with H-1Bs, L-1s, and E-2s. I also handle waivers for family-based immigration cases. As an immigrant who was brought to the U.S. by my parents as an infant, I understand the importance of making immigration resources accessible to all communities. It can be an extremely stressful and grueling process, and I hope to make it more streamlined and transparent. In 2017, I was recognized as the Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Asian Professional. Any content on social media and the internet should be taken as informational, not legal advice. For legal help, call our office at JLJ Law Group at 801-883-8204, or schedule a consultation with me: https://lawyerlinhconsultation.as.me/schedule/9a88a256.

09/18/2026

9/18/2026: The new public charge rule affecting adjustment of status applicants is in effect today, but the new AOS form that was supposed to be published today is not available on the USCIS website as of the recording of this video.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

09/16/2026

DHS has proposed a new rule that would end the 60-day grace period for those in H-1B, H-1B1, E-1, E-2, L-1, O-1, and TN status. This rule is not in effect, but if it does go into effect as written, those who lose their jobs would no longer be considered maintaining legal stays the following day.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

09/15/2026

9/15/2026: The new fixed-term rule for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and foreign journalist is officially on hold. This does not mean that the rule has been permanently canceled. The lawsuit will continue and the government may appeal. For now, the existing Duration of Status rules remain in place.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

09/09/2026

9/9/2026: Update on cases affected by the 75-country visa pause, and an update on the worldwide immigrant visa pause.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

09/08/2026

I often get asked by couples if doing the fiancé visa or spouse visa is better, and ultimately, it depends on each couple’s unique situation. However, in one scenario, it may be better to do the fiancé visa instead of the spouse visa.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

09/01/2026

9/1/2026: Latest update on the worldwide immigrant visa pause.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

09/01/2026

USCIS will now be able to pull credit reports of the petitioners who are petitioning for family members for green cards. This will take effect for cases filed on or after August 31, 2026. A new edition of the I-864 form has been released today, and by signing this new edition, petitioners give permission to USCIS to pull their credit reports.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

USCIS just changed the public charge rule for green card applications. New rule takes effect September 18, 2026.If your ...
08/28/2026

USCIS just changed the public charge rule for green card applications. New rule takes effect September 18, 2026.

If your case was filed before that date, this new rule does not apply to it. If it applies to your case, officers now look at several things together before making a decision, not just one factor.

One public benefit on its own does not decide your case.

Read the full breakdown: https://greenimmigration.us/public-charge-rule-update-september-2026/

08/26/2026

The Department of State just paused immigrant visa interviews worldwide. The reason being given is that consular officers are undergoing in-depth training. Plaintiffs have already filed an emergency motion as of today, August 26, 2026, arguing that this is another unlawful attempt to prevent consular officers from making decisions on immigrant visa applications.

The DOS has not given a timeline of when they will resume immigrant visa interviews.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

08/26/2026

DHS just proposed a regulation that would impose a $103,265 H-1B fee for cap-subject petitions. This would be a major change to the H-1B program if this rule goes into effect. There is a 30-day comment period, and DHS has to review them before deciding to issue a final rule.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

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