At Watson Immigration Law, we understand the uncertainty many international students are currently facing regarding their visa status in the United States. With recent policy shifts and a growing sense[…]
In this episode, our guest is Chris Bloomquist. He is a 20-year veteran of the technology industry, a 2-time startup founder, and expanding into the climate and environmental recruiting industries. […]
It has been widely reported that there may be a travel ban ordered this week in which 43 countries may be affected. We have already seen visa holders, green card[…]
by Tre’Vaughn Howard and Andrew Kreighbaum The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is scrutinizing the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) field offices as part of a broader initiative to[…]
Today, USCIS gave notice that it intends to release a new form which will likely have a burdensome effect on applicants and increase application processing times. This new form and[…]
With the new administration in place, H1Bs and other works visa and green card options will face challenges. Tune into our podcast episode with Jordan Lawrence at EB5AN to learn[…]
The March 2025 bulletin was released this week. Filings for family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing Chart (B), whereas filings for employment-based preference categories must use the Final[…]
This week the USCIS made an announcement regarding the 2026 Fiscal Year H-1B Cap Program and here are the key takeaways: Further details about creating an account or reusing an[…]
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the following: ” The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7 and run through noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives must[…]
There are currently two “active” TPS designations for Venezuela: For 2023 and 2021. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary is vacating the decisions announced in the January 17, 2025[…]