What’s New

Executive Summary: The ESTA fee increased to $40.00 in 2025, and a new $250.00 “Visa Integrity Fee” was introduced on October 1, though it’s not yet being collected. These changes reflect a […]

Executive Summary: A new USCIS policy update emphasizes the government’s existing authority under INA 313(a) to deny or revoke immigration benefits for “anti-American” activity. The law does not define that term clearly, […]

Executive Summary: The U.S. is expanding “continuous vetting” of visa holders, reviewing everything from criminal records to social media activity. While the program claims to monitor 55 million visas, it disproportionately affects […]

Executive Summary: The H-1B visa lottery may soon move from a random selection to a wage-based system, favoring high-paying employers. Smaller companies offering competitive but mid-range salaries could lose out under the […]

ESTA sounds easy, and for the most part, it is. But don’t confuse “no visa required” with “no rules apply.” If you’re planning to enter the U.S. under ESTA, especially from Japan, […]

We have seen it too many times: a green card holder realizes their card is about to expire (or worse, already expired) and starts to panic. Maybe they are worried about being […]

News about student visas has been all over the media lately. Between canceled visa interviews, talk of banning foreign enrollment at some universities, and general chaos around F-1 visas, many families and […]

When a Japanese company makes the decision to expand its investment into the U.S., there is usually a plan in place. The plan often involves setting up the business, moving a key […]

A quiet vacation. A temporary work project. A visit with family. Millions of people visit the United States for more than 30 days every year without planning to stay long-term. However, as […]

For visa holders living and working in the United States, travel used to mean a chance to see family, attend a wedding, or return briefly to headquarters overseas. Now, it might mean […]