K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa vs. CR1 Spouse Visa: Which is Right for You?
Congratulations on Your Engagement!
If you’ve recently gotten engaged, congratulations! Now comes the important decision of figuring out the best immigration path to reunite with your fiancé(e) in the U.S. Should you apply for a K-1 fiancé visa or a CR-1 spousal visa?
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued 26 Executive Orders and additional actions focused on immigration enforcement, with significant impacts on legal, employment-based immigration. The directives include stricter vetting processes, potential delays in visa processing, and heightened scrutiny for foreign workers, especially those from countries facing visa bans. This vetting process will involve not only
Introduction to Global Talent Visa Endorsement
If you plan to apply for a Global Talent Visa in the coming months, you must be endorsed as a leader or potential leader in the fields of academia/research, arts and culture, and digital technology. Below, we will explain all that you need to know about getting an endorsement
This blog was updated from a Seyfarth Legal Alert published on January 21.
On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued multiple immigration-related Executive Orders focusing on border security, rolling back humanitarian programs, increased vetting of visa applicants, and an attempt to end birthright citizenship. In addition, many executive orders issued by President Biden were
If you are planning to apply for a UK Innovator Founder Visa in 2025 or beyond, one of the most important parts of the application process is preparing and submitting a business plan. The business plan you create will be used by the endorsement body to review your application to ensure that you have a
By Cyrus D. Mehta & Jessica Paszko*
In 2024, we stayed true to our name, offering insightful commentary on immigration policy, cases, and trends.
We celebrated positive policy changes, such as the removal of countries like China and India from the Exchange Visitors Skills List. At the same time, we highlighted discrepancies, like the
By Cyrus D. Mehta
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule, effective January 17, 2025, that will “significantly enhance U.S. companies’ ability to fill job vacancies in critical fields, strengthening our economy.” The new rule “modernizes the H-1B program by streamlining the approvals process, increasing [DHS’s] flexibility to better allow employers to
The upcoming political transition to Republican control of the White House and Congress will no doubt bring significant changes to U.S. immigration policy and prompt an immediate call to action for mobility leaders.
Immigration policy changes historically occur swiftly after inauguration. Incoming administrations often use the first 100 days of a new presidency to take