United States immigration law is a living, breathing entity that changes frequently due to new executive orders, court rulings, and USCIS policy updates. Staying informed is the first line of defense against delays and denials.
This central hub serves as Clinch Law Firm’s comprehensive resource for all things immigration. Here, you will find breaking news regarding visa processing times, strategic insights into complex legal precedents, and practical guides that span across our core practice areas—from Family-Based Green Cards and Humanitarian Relief to Corporate Global Mobility and Investor Visas. Whether you are waiting for a priority date or planning your first entry into the U.S., explore our expert analysis to navigate the legal landscape with clarity and confidence.
The H-1B lottery by salary is no longer a purely equal-weight random draw. The Department of Homeland Security final rule took effect on February 27, 2026 and was implemented for the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration season. Selection remains computer-generated,…
Update (September 15, 2026): As of September 15, 2026, the State Department had not yet published the official October 2026 Visa Bulletin on travel.state.gov. Any dates discussed below should be treated as expectations, not official figures. We will update this…
Moving from an E-2 visa to a Green Card is possible, but time in E-2 status never creates automatic permanent residence. E-2 is a nonimmigrant classification for qualifying treaty-country nationals who invest substantial capital in a real and operating business…
Is the Green Card paused? The short answer is no. The United States has not stopped the entire Green Card system, and it has not canceled existing Green Cards as a group. Still, three separate developments in 2025 and 2026…
The EB-2 NIW approval rate in 2026 remains substantially lower than in earlier years. Calculations based on USCIS decision counts show an approval share of about 95.7 percent in FY2022 and 55.2 percent for FY2025. Combining the first two quarters…
Update (September 15, 2026): On September 14, 2026, U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the DHS rule described below. The rule did not take effect on September 15, and the existing Duration of…
Short answer, yes. Private-sector employment does not exclude a person from EB-2 National Interest Waiver consideration. NIW is not reserved for academics or researchers. Still, a senior title, famous employer, or high salary does not establish eligibility by itself. USCIS…
It may be possible to obtain an E-2 visa with a $50,000 investment. The amount alone, however, does not establish eligibility or guarantee approval. The central question is whether the investment is substantial in relation to the actual cost of…
When USCIS leaves an I-485 application pending for two years, the delay can create serious uncertainty. However, a two-year wait does not automatically justify a mandamus lawsuit. First, determine why USCIS has not decided the case. Then, check the current…
