NEWs & Updates

Roadblocks, Resilience and the Road Ahead: Navigating New H-1B Challenges and Alternatives
New Challenges for H-1B Applicants in 2026 Recent policy changes have added new hurdles for foreign professionals seeking H-1B work visas. As covered in our

The $100,000 H-1B Fee: What It Really Means—and Why Strategy Matters More Than Headlines
When the Trump Administration announced a $100,000 supplemental fee for certain H-1B petitions, the initial reaction was swift and alarmed. Headlines suggested that the H-1B

H-1B Final Rule Released: What Employers and Foreign Professionals Need to Know
DHS has recently released its long-anticipated final rule restructuring the H-1B cap selection process, marking one of the most significant changes to the program in

USCIS Is Increasing Fraud Detection and National Security Vetting Across All Immigration Benefits — What Applicants Need to Know
In recent weeks, several major immigration policy changes have made headlines. While each policy appears distinct—shorter Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity periods, the end of

Why Now Is the Time to Move Forward With Your EB-1 or EB-2/National Interest Waiver Case
Buda Law Group — November 2025 Disclaimer: For informational purposes only; not legal advice. Over the past several months, many highly qualified professionals have been

USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: What Employers and Foreign Workers Should Know
On October 30, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented a major policy change: the automatic extension