NEWs & Updates

The Trump “Gold Card”: A New Pathway for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Buda Law Group – October 2025 Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact us for a

The $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Survived the Hype So Far (and What Comes Next)
Introduction 1. What the Proclamation Actually Says (Not What the Hype Claims) Who it applies to: Enforcement & mechanisms Key clarifications issued by USCIS /

U.S. State Department Ends Broad Use of “Third-Country” Consular Processing: What Visa Applicants and Businesses Need to Know
In late August and early September 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced major changes to its visa interview and consular scheduling policies, sharply

No More Paper Checks: USCIS Goes Digital with ACH Payments
For decades, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has relied on paper-based payments: checks, money orders, and manual processing. But, starting October 28, 2025, that

H1B and L1 Enforcement: What Employers and Foreign Workers Need to Know
The immigration enforcement landscape has shifted dramatically in 2025, creating a stricter and more vigilant environment for visa categories such as H1B and L1. Under

Cautious Optimism for Chinese Investors: EB-5 Numbers Move Forward as Compliance Enforcement Tightens
Buda Law Group – August 2025 Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact us for personalized