Our Latest News
and Blogs

We provide comprehensive legal solutions, including contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions.

USCIS Issues 30-Day Notice for H-2A Petition Form

USCIS has published a 30-day Federal Register notice regarding the reinstatement, with changes, of the information collection for Form I-129H2A, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2A Classification.

...

Explore Our Legal Success Stories

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Issues 30-Day Notice for H-2A Petition Form

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Quietly Updates Processing-Hold Guidance for Travel-Ban Country Cases

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Adjudications Potentially on Hold Due to New Vetting Process

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Announces Adjustment of Status Will Be Granted Only in Extraordinary Circumstances

Latest Immigration News

June 2026 Visa Bulletin

Latest Immigration News

PAUSE ON DECISIONS FOR APPLICANTS FROM TRAVEL BAN COUNTRIES

Latest Immigration News

IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE PROCESSING FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANT VISA PETITIONS

Latest Immigration News

COMPLETION OF FY 2027 H-1B INITIAL REGISTRATION SELECTION PROCESS

Latest Immigration News

EXPANSION OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND SECURITY SCREENING IN NONIMMIGRANT VISA ADJUDICATIONS

Latest Immigration News

PARTIAL RESUMPTION OF AFFIRMATIVE ASYLUM ADJUDICATIONS AFTER 2025 PAUSE

Latest Immigration News

INTERIM FINAL RULE INTRODUCING ASYLUM FEES AND ENFORCEMENT CONSEQUENCES UNDER HR-1

Latest Immigration News

May 2026 Visa Bulletin

Close-up of a US visa document showing the word "VISA" with security features and intricate engravings.

Latest Immigration News

DOS Updates Visa Suspension Policy to Include Adoption Exception

Latest Immigration News

Removal of One-Year Abroad Requirement for Certain Religious Workers

Close-up of a US Visa document showing security features and text details.

Latest Immigration News

DHS and DOL Authorize 64,716 Supplemental H-2B Visas for FY 2026

Latest Immigration News

New H-1B Cap Weighted Selection Process Rule Effective February 27, 2026

Wooden tiles spelling HB1 VISA on American flag background

Latest Immigration News

H-1B Cap Registration Period Announced: March 4th through March 19th

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bulletin for March 2026

US permanent resident green card and American flag on black wallet

Latest Immigration News

Diversity Visa (DV) Update | DOS Pauses DV Visa Issuance

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bulletin for January

Latest Immigration News

Major H-1B Updates: New Fees, Weighted Selection, and an Uncertain Cap Season

US Permanent Resident card with woman's photo on black leather wallet with pen

Latest Immigration News

Diversity Visa (DV) Program Update: USCIS Holds AOS Cases, DOS Pauses Visa Issuances

Latest Immigration News

Major H-1B Updates: New Fees, Weighted Selection, and an Uncertain Cap Season

Red suitcase with airplane, passport, and boarding pass with prohibition symbol against blue background

Latest Immigration News

Expanded Travel Ban and Heightened Discretionary Review

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Shortens Maximum Validity Period for EADs in Several Categories

Latest Immigration News

President Trump Announces Gold Card Visa: Applications Now Open

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Implements $1,000 Parole Fee for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants

Finger touching smartphone screen displaying colorful social media app icons including Instagram and Facebook

Latest Immigration News

DOS Expands Social Media Review Requirement for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants

Golden FIFA World Cup trophy with international flags blurred in background and confetti

Latest Immigration News

DOS Updates B-1 Eligibility for FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteers

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Expands Vetting and Screening Across Immigration Applications

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Implements New Photo Policy to Strengthen Identity Verification

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Clarifies Immigration Requirements for Professional Athletes

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bond Pilot Program Implemented for Certain B-1/B-2 Visa Applicants

Latest Immigration News

What Is Going On With the DV Lottery? USCIS & DOS Pause DV Cases

Latest Immigration News

Public Charge Policies: USCIS Announces New Proposed Rule, DOS Issues Immediate Consular Guidance

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Issues Guidance on the $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee

Green permanent resident card displayed on black wallet with notebooks and American flag items

Latest Immigration News

DOS Announces Upcoming Changes to the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) Program Entry Period

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Clarifies Categories Previously Eligible for Automatic EAD Extensions

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Announces EB-5 Fee Changes

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation Increase for Certain Fees

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Clarifies Interpreter Rules for Interviews at Field Offices

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Transitions to Electronic Payments for Filing Fees

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bulletin for December 2025

Latest Immigration News

November Visa Bulletin 2025

Latest Immigration News

DHS Ends Automatic Extensions for Certain Work Permits

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee & New Entry Restrictions 

Yellow closed sign in front of US Capitol Building with empty plaza

Latest Immigration News

Government Shutdown: What It Means and What Cases Are Affected

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Introduces New Fees for Asylum Applications and Work Permits

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Updates Guidance on Spousal Petitions in Family-Based Immigration

Smiling farmer holding wooden crate of apples in orchard greenhouse

Latest Immigration News

DHS Streamlines Filing Process for Agricultural Worker Petitions

Finger scanning glowing cyan fingerprint on smartphone screen for biometric authentication

Latest Immigration News

CBP to Require Biometric Data for Noncitizens Entering and Exiting the U.S.

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bond Pilot Program Expands to More Countries

Latest Immigration News

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization

Latest Immigration News

New “Gold Card” Immigrant Visa Program Announced

Latest Immigration News

October Visa Bulletin 2025

Latest Immigration News

Update on Visa Interview Location: Immigrant & Nonimmigrant Applicants Must Apply in Country of Residence

Close-up of US visa text on official document with security features visible

Latest Immigration News

DHS proposes ending “Duration of Status” for F, J, and I visas.

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Announces New Civics Test for Citizenship Applicants

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Issues Guidance on H-1B Proclamation

Latest Immigration News

New “Gold Card” Program Announced

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Resumes Personal Investigations for Naturalization Applicants

Front of a United States one dollar bill featuring George Washington's portrait

Latest Immigration News

DOS Establishes $1 Fee for Diversity Visa Lottery Registration

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Transitioning to Electronic Payments

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Updates Policy Manual on False Claims to U.S. Citizenship

Latest Immigration News

Preparing for Denials and NOIDs Without RFE

American flag displayed in ornate gold stone building interior with architectural details

Latest Immigration News

DHS Announces New Enforcement-Related Fees Under HR-1

Latest Immigration News

State Department Narrows Interview Waiver Eligibility

Child in blue jacket faces blurred crowd at refugee camp with fencing behind

Latest Immigration News

2025 Asylum Application Fee & EAD Cost Changes in the U.S.

Close-up of USA visa document showing blue visa header, red section, and applicant photo

Latest Immigration News

U.S. Visa Interview Waivers End October 2025

Wooden tiles spelling "H1B VISA" on American flag background

Latest Immigration News

H-1B Shock: Trump Announces $100,000 Visa Fee

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bulletin for September 2025

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Standardizes CSPA Age Calculation Using Final Action Dates Chart

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Updates Naturalization Policy on Good Moral Character

Latest Immigration News

Trump Administration Launches Continuous Vetting of All U.S. Visa Holders

Latest Immigration News

New Visa Bond Pilot Program Targets Overstay Risk Countries

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Warns Against False Claims to Citizenship

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Considers "Anti-Americanism" in Immigration Adjudications

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Tightens Family-Based Immigration Policy

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Announces New Fees

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Reaches FY 2026 H-1B Cap

Businessman in navy suit and glasses reviews documents at office desk

Latest Immigration News

DOS Scales Back Interview Waivers Effective September 2, 2025

Latest Immigration News

Senate Passes $150 Billion Immigration Bill Focused on Enforcement

Presidential flag with eagle seal and stars waving against blue sky clouds.

Latest Immigration News

DOS Issues 60-Day Notice to Revise DS260; Paper DS230 to Be Phased Out

Latest Immigration News

Policy Alert: ICE’s New Detention Plan Could Impact Millions

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bulletin for August 2025

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bulletin for July 2025

Latest Immigration News

Student Visa Updates: Paused in May, Resumed June 18—with Social Media Checks

Latest Immigration News

Trump Announces Travel Ban on 12 Countries and New Restrictions on 7 Others

Latest Immigration News

Visa Interview Reminder: Don’t Risk a Delay—Check Your DS-160

Man in dark suit and red tie holding and displaying a commemorative gold card

Latest Immigration News

“Trump Card” Visa Waiting List Now Open!

Smiling female farmer in straw hat and plaid shirt with farm equipment blurred background.

Latest Immigration News

DOL Suspends Enforcement of 2024 H-2A Farmworker Rule

Latest Immigration News

Visa Bulletin for May 2025

Latest Immigration News

ICE Terminates SEVIS Records Without Notice and Backs Up After Lawsuits

Hands holding smartphone displaying social media app icons including Facebook, Twitter, and Reels

Latest Immigration News

DHS Implements Social Media Screening for Antisemitic Content in Immigration Processes

Hands holding smartphone with floating social media app icons including Facebook, Twitter, email, and location.

Latest Immigration News

DOS Ramps Up Social Media Vetting, Leading to Revocations of Student Visas

Latest Immigration News

New Registration Rule and Parole Termination Notices

Latest Immigration News

USCIS Announces Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for Early Second Half of FY2025

Latest Immigration News

Visa Options for Immigrants Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery

Latest Immigration News

Understanding the New DHS Registration Requirement for Noncitizens

Latest Immigration News

IRS to share Information with ICE

USCIS I-485 Update: What the May 2026 Adjustment of Status Announcement Means

Remzi Güvenç Kulen Published in NYSBA: Immigration Law Under Trump 2.0

Green Card Holder ICE Detention: Your Rights, Risks, and What to Do in 2026

Why You Need an H-1B Lawyer After Lottery Selection | Kulen Law

EB-2 NIW Approval Rate 2026: What Are Your Chances and How to Improve Them

I-140 Premium Processing: Fee, Timeline, Eligibility & Strategy Guide (2026)

K-1 Visa Processing Time 2026: Complete Timeline from Filing to Arrival

OPT to H-1B Transition 2026: Cap-Gap Extension, Lottery Timeline & Strategy Guide

I-130 Processing Time 2026: How Long Does It Take for Family-Based Petitions?

Man with notebook stands in library with bookshelves and seated colleagues in background.

EB-1 Sustained Acclaim Explained: Why 3 Criteria Are Not Enough (2026 Guide)

H-1B visa application form on desk with US flag, coffee, and government website displayed

H-1B Visa 2025–2026: What Employers and Employees Must Know to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Desk with visa application documents, passport, suitcase, and laptop at airport window

B-2 to H-1B Change of Status (COS): Complete Guide to Returning to Work in the U.S

Passport, F1 and H1-B visa documents with employee ID displayed on American flag background

F-1 to H-1B Change of Status (COS): The Complete Guide for Students in the U.S.

USCIS Establishes New Vetting Unit | What Immigration Applicants Should Know

Wooden tiles spelling HB1 VISA on American flag background

H-1B Visa 2026 Roadmap | Lottery, Fees & Strategy Guide

US Permanent Resident card displayed on black leather wallet with pen

Can EB-1 and EB-2 NIW Be Filed at the Same Time? (2025 Trend Explained)

Trump Expands ‘Public Charge’ Rule for Visa Health Checks

Family holding American flag on tree-lined road at sunset

Green Card Marriage Interview Questions & Tips 2025

Why Completing the DS-160 Form Accurately is Crucial for Your U.S. Visa Application

L1 Visa to Green Card: Step-by-Step Transition Guide (2025)

Professional woman in pinstriped blazer smiling while working at desk in modern office library

EB2 NIW Premium Processing: Timeline, Cost, Eligibility & Filing Tips (2025)

Female artist holding colorful paint palette in art studio with posing models.

How Long Does It Take to Get an O-1 Visa? Processing Time, Premium Options & Key Factors

O-1 Visa to Green Card: Timeline, Transition Options & Legal Strategy

How to Transition from an E2 Visa to a Green Card: Options, Timelines & Legal Support

Professional business team meeting around table with laptop in modern office

How to Qualify for an E2 Visa: Requirements, Investment Tips & Legal Guidance

Navigating US Immigration Under Trump:

EB-2 NIW Academics

EB-2 NIW for Academics & Researchers | National Interest Waiver Lawyer NYC

Close-up of a United States visa document showing the word VISA in white text with blue security patterns.

Consular Processing

Consular processing is the key to securing a U.S. immigrant visa for individuals applying from outside the United States.

Person holding passport reviewing visa application form with laptop and calculator nearby.

Adjustment of Status (AOS) allows eligible individuals already in the United States to apply for permanent residency.

American flag flying between tall downtown buildings viewed from below

The E3 visa is a highly sought-after U.S. work visa, exclusively available to Australian citizens.

U.S. permanent resident card, roadmap, and American flag on beige surface.

A PERM or Permanent Labor Certification is a step in the process of hiring a foreign worker for permanent employment in the US.

Diverse team collaborating on laptops over American flag background, overhead view

The EB-3 visa is a US immigrant visa for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.

Man with glasses holding notebook in library with bookshelves and students in background

The EB-2 visa allows non-U.S. citizens with advanced degree or exceptional ability to permanently live in the United States.

Smiling man in glasses with crossed arms standing in modern library

The EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) is a powerful option for professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and individuals with exceptional

Two people making a heart shape with their hands together outdoors.

The K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States.

Two artists in studio examining colorful paint palette, brick wall background

The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa designed for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in their field.

Bright sparkler firework held in hand against evening sky with bokeh lights

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery is a U.S. government program that grants up to 55,000 immigrant visas (green cards) each year

Business professionals holding American flags during meeting in modern office building.

The L1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that enables multinational companies to transfer employees from foreign offices to their U.S. branches.

Three business professionals discussing plans outside a modern glass building

The EB-5 visa is a U.S. immigrant visa designed for foreign investors who make a qualifying investment in a U.S,

Two men having a conversation in a bright modern apartment with large windows.

The R1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa category for religious workers entering the United States.

Person holding a United States permanent resident green card outdoors with blurred background

A green card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, allows individuals to live and work in the United States as lawful permanent re

Wooden scrabble tiles spelling "HB1 VISA" on the American flag

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialized occupations.

Canadian and American flags flying on a bridge with people and a seagull overhead.

The TN visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the United States.

Businessman in suit waving with American flag in urban setting

The E2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows nationals of treaty countries to invest in and manage businesses in the United States.

Woman in business attire celebrating with laptop on white desk in modern office

The E1 visa USA is designed for nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial international trade.

Smiling man with curly black hair wearing denim jacket and backpack indoors

The F1 visa is a vital gateway for international students seeking academic opportunities in the United States.

Man with glasses and beard in cream shirt before whiteboard with equations

The EB1 Visa is a highly sought-after immigration category in the United States.

Ready to Start Your Immigration Journey?