EAD Automatic Extension Has Ended: What to Do
The transition date, affected EAD categories, limited exceptions, and practical renewal planning after the final rule.
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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.
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.
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.
The Public Charge Case Now Has a Schedule: Briefing Runs Into 2027
A federal judge set a briefing schedule through March 2027 in the challenge to the new public charge rule. The court canceled the October 9 conference, but it did not pause the rule.
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Moves Three Months, Family Dates Jump a Year
The State Department has released the November 2026 visa bulletin. EB-2 and EB-3 final action dates advance, filing dates hold, and every family category moves forward.
H-1B to Green Card in 2026: PERM, NIW and EB-1 Routes
H-1B status does not automatically become a Green Card, but its dual-intent framework can support a carefully timed employment-based immigration strategy.
EB-2 Retrogression: The October 2026 Visa Bulletin Pulls Dates Back
The State Department has released the October 2026 Visa Bulletin. In the worldwide column that applicants born in Turkey follow, EB-2 left current status for a January 1, 2025 final action date, and EB-3 slid back as well. Here is who it affects and what to do now.
