E-2, H-1B, L-1, and O-1 Visa Stamping in Ankara and Istanbul
USCIS petition or status approval is not the same as a visa in a passport. Ankara and Istanbul appointment figures are monthly estimates that can change.
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Read our latest articles on immigration law, visa processes, and legal updates.
O-1A Evidence in 2026: Eight Criteria and Final Merits Review
Without a major internationally recognized award, an O-1A petition usually relies on at least three of eight criteria. USCIS then evaluates the record as a whole.
Marriage on a Tourist Visa: What Is the Green Card Risk in 2026?
Getting married after entering with a B-1/B-2 visa does not automatically create green card eligibility or denial. The record of intent and representations remains central.
Six Years of H-1B Are Up: Can AC21 Still Extend Your Status?
Reaching six years in H-1B status does not produce the same outcome in every case. AC21 may provide separate extension paths based on a 365-day filing history or an approved I-140 with no available immigrant visa number.
U Visa in 2026: The Annual Cap, the Waiting List, and the Path to a Green Card
The annual U-1 limit can place an otherwise qualifying petition on a waiting list. Written notice, deferred action or parole, employment authorization, and adjustment each follow distinct rules.
Marriage Green Card: Adjusting Status in the U.S. vs. Consular Processing
Adjustment of status and consular processing can lead to permanent residence through marriage, but they differ in location, work authorization, and the consequences of departure.
Green Card Lottery Scams: Fee-Charging Websites and Fake You Won Emails
The Department of State warns DV entrants about fake notices and payment demands. Entry is free, and selection is checked only through Entrant Status Check.
EB-1B Green Card: The PERM-Free Path for Outstanding Professors and Researchers
EB-1B is an employer-sponsored category for internationally recognized professors and researchers. It waives PERM but retains strict recognition, experience, and job-offer rules.
Adjusting Status Inside the U.S.: The New USCIS Discretion Policy and the Lawsuit Against It
USCIS's May 2026 policy places renewed attention on discretion in adjustment cases. A lawsuit was filed in October, but its filing alone has not erased the policy.
