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USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18, 2026
On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26). The form has been revised to align with the recently announced Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final...
USCIS Issues Guidance on Making Public Charge Inadmissibility Determination
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on August 18, 2026 that they are issuing updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual explaining how the agency will determine whether an alien applying for adjustment of status to that of a lawful...
USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) authorizing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to require electronic filing, or e-filing, for certain immigration forms. Under the new rule, USCIS may require a form to be...
Important Update for U.S. Employers Sponsoring Foreign Talent
The U.S. Department of Labor under the forthcoming rule, officially titled "Modernizing the Labor Market Test and Improving Protections for U.S. Workers in the PERM Immigrant Visa Program" (RIN: 1205-AC29) is initiating a long-awaited modernization of the PERM Labor...
Expand Your Workforce. Expand Your Opportunities. Learn about the TN Visa!
Hiring talent from Canada or Mexico? A TN Visa offers a streamlined pathway for qualified professionals to work in the United States under the USMCA. At the Law Offices of Ron Katiraei, we help employers and professionals...
OFLC Publishes List of Randomized H-2B Applications Submitted July 3-5, 2026, for Employers Seeking H-2B Workers Starting October 1, 2026
On July 8, 2026, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) published the Assignment Groups for 2,625 H-2B applications covering 51,158 worker positions with a work start date of October 1, 2026, which was received during the July 3-5 filing period. OFLC...
Arizona Office Announcement!
We look forward to welcoming you to our new office in Scottsdale, Arizona and our additional conference room locations! With over 25 years of experience and helping clients and businesses in more the 22 states, the Law Offices of Ron Katiraei, have been providing...
Protect Your Business. Stay Compliant.
An I-9 audit doesn't have to become a business crisis. Proactive compliance helps protect your company from costly penalties, strengthens your hiring practices, and prepares you for government inspections with confidence. At the Law Offices of Ron Katiraei, we assist...
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2026
On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they have received enough petitions to meet the H-2B statutory cap of 33,000 visas for the second half of fiscal year 2026. March 10, 2026 marked the final receipt date for new...
First Round H-2B Cap for Returning Worker Visas for FY 2026 Has Been Reached
On February 13, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that it received enough petitions to exhaust the 18,490 supplemental H-2B visas allocated for returning workers with start dates between January 1 and March 31, 2026. February 6 was the...