H-1B for mid-sized companies: how to compete for global talent without being Big Tech

For years, most conversations about the H-1B visa have been reduced to a single question: “Did I get selected in the lottery or not?” That view has a problem: it reduces your professional project in United States to a registration number and a confirmation email. In the current environment, with more controls, new selection rules […]

Family-Based Petitions to United States: the real heart of the immigration system

In public conversations about immigration, the focus is often on employment, extraordinary ability or investment. However, official data points in another direction: the main gateway to permanent residence is still the family. In recent years, more than half of new lawful permanent residents have been admitted through family ties, and some official reports show that […]

Thanksgiving and migration: 7 legal decisions that make the difference for 2026

On Thanksgiving, many people take stock: what worked this year, what turned out differently than expected, and what cannot stay the same. In migration it is the same: it is not just about “having a visa”, but deciding what place you want your life project in United States to occupy in 2026 and what legal […]

End of the automatic EAD extension: ¿What changes and how we support you?

DHS announced an Interim Final Rule that ends the automatic extension of the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for renewals filed as of October 30, 2025. From that date, before extending the validity of the permit, USCIS will conduct prior screening and vetting. The measure is not retroactive: automatic extensions already granted remain in force until […]