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Visa Approved: Now What Employers Need to Pay Attention To
U.S. immigration enforcement is intensifying across I-9 audits, H-1B site visits, and USCIS reviews. Learn key compliance risks and how employers can prepare.
Jia Law Group
Apr 272 min read
End of Q1 Updates: Visa Bulletin, H-1B Registration & Key Compliance Alert
April 2026 Visa Bulletin advances across EB categories, FY2027 H-1B registration closes with expected wage-based selection, and litigation over the $100,000 H-1B fee continues—key updates and next steps for applicants.
Jia Law Group
Mar 233 min read
EB-1A Approval Standards May Shift After Federal Court Decision
A federal court ruled that USCIS’s “final merits determination” used to deny EB-1A petitions may be unlawful. Learn how this decision affects EB-1A denials, RFEs, and future adjudications.
Matthew Kolodziej
Feb 102 min read
Mastering the O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa: Strategic Benefits and 7 Real-World Success Stories
Looking for a U.S. work visa with no lottery? Explore the O-1 visa. See 7 success stories from chefs, scientists & artists who secured approvals and green cards.
Matthew Kolodziej
Feb 67 min read
JLG Flags Risks Related to Territorial Sovereignty and Congressional Plenary Power
JLG monitors how evolving statutory frameworks reshape investor rights, contractual expectations, and risk allocation—particularly in moments of systemic market stress.
Jia Law Group
Jan 61 min read
H-1B Visa FAQs: Your Comprehensive Guide to FY2027 H-1B Application
Complete FY2026 H-1B guide: salary-weighted lottery rules, $100K fee proposal, exemptions, E-Verify, multi-employer filings, OPT, J-1 waiver and more.
Matthew Kolodziej
Dec 9, 202513 min read
O-1B Success: How to Prove International Distinction with a Single-Country Career
Master the O-1B "International Distinction" requirement. Learn how to frame domestic achievements for USCIS using expert peer evaluations and media context. Contact us today.
Matthew Kolodziej
Nov 19, 20252 min read
Holiday Travel Guidance for Foreign Nationals Leaving or Returning to the U.S.
Holiday travel brings stricter U.S. immigration checks, visa delays, and new H-1B risks. Learn key travel tips, documentation rules, and how to avoid entry issues.
Matthew Kolodziej
Nov 17, 20253 min read
Automatic EAD Extensions End on October 30, 2025
Starting Oct 30, 2025, automatic 540-day EAD extensions end for many categories. File your renewal today to avoid losing work authorization.
Matthew Kolodziej
Oct 29, 20251 min read
USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee Proclamation
USCIS clarifies implementation of the new $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee, outlining who must pay, key exceptions, and how pending lawsuits may affect its enforcement.
Matthew Kolodziej
Oct 21, 20252 min read
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