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Hasan Legal Admin · October 4, 2026
USCIS received 66,276 EB-2 NIW petitions in fiscal year 2025. China, India, Iran, Nigeria, and Bangladesh accounted for well over half of them. Bangladesh alone filed 2,621 petiti…
Hasan Legal Admin · October 2, 2026
Three separate legal developments, stacked over about five weeks this summer, have made it meaningfully easier for asylum seekers to end up in removal proceedings in 2026. A pendi…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 30, 2026
If you looked at the October 2026 Visa Bulletin expecting the usual fresh-fiscal-year boost, you may have been surprised. October marks the start of FY 2027 and a new annual alloc…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 30, 2026
Beating the Lottery Odds
Hasan Legal Admin · September 28, 2026
An approved I-140 for extraordinary ability feels like the hard part is over. It isn't, necessarily. In 2026, an interview stands between most EB-1A petitioners and their green ca…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 25, 2026
The Hasan Legal Client Portal brings your case information, documents, messages, intake forms, appointments and billing together in one workspace. You can see what stage your matt…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 24, 2026
EAD + Travel Approved This family just received approvals for both work authorization and travel parole,
Hasan Legal Admin · September 19, 2026
SEVP has tightened its guidance on Curricular Practical Training, changing how schools determine whether a CPT placement genuinely counts as an integral part of a student's curric…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 17, 2026
A federal judge has blocked the administration's latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, preventing federal agencies from denying citizenship to children covered by the…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 15, 2026
DHS has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that currently lets certain employment-based visa holders remain in the U.S. after their job ends. The proposal covers O-1 and…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 15, 2026
A full walkthrough of a Request for Evidence that contested all four criteria in a client's extraordinary-ability petition: what USCIS said, what the record already showed, what w…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 9, 2026
The question we field more than any other is what a case evaluation costs. The answer hasn't changed since the firm opened: nothing. Here's what you actually get back, why a perso…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 9, 2026
Hasan Legal Admin · September 6, 2026
DHS has proposed a new $103,265 fee on cap-subject H-1B petitions — separate from, and in addition to, the $100,000 payment that's still tangled up in litigation. Nothing is final…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 4, 2026
The State Department has paused immigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Applicants with interviews already scheduled have received cancellation email…
Hasan Legal Admin · September 2, 2026
s of August 31, 2026, a new edition of Form I-864 gives USCIS the authority to pull a green card sponsor's consumer credit report. There's no published minimum credit score, no li…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 30, 2026
USCIS has previewed a new edition of Form I-485, dated September 18, 2026 — the same day the broader public charge rule change takes effect. Unlike most form updates, there's no t…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 28, 2026
When USCIS updated its evidence, RFE, and NOID guidance on August 5, 2026, most attention went to the agency's restored discretion to deny incomplete filings outright. Three weeks…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 28, 2026
The September 2026 Visa Bulletin shows meaningful forward movement across family-sponsored preference categories, while most employment-based categories stay largely where they we…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 26, 2026
Two months after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and rejected an earlier executive order targeting it, the administration has signed two new orders taking a differ…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 24, 2026
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that the State Department's suspension of immigrant visa issuance to applicants from 75 countries — including Bangladesh — was unlawful. The…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 20, 2026
USCIS is rescinding its 2022 public charge rule and reverting to a broader, more discretionary standard — one that now reaches further into an applicant's financial life than it h…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 20, 2026
The State Department has launched a pilot in Mexico letting some B-1/B-2 applicants pay an extra $750 to get an interview appointment within 10 business days. It's a narrow progra…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 10, 2026
These three pathways get mentioned together often, and confused just as often. They answer to different facts, different evidence, and different urgency — and choosing the wrong o…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 8, 2026
Most N-400 denials don't come from a complicated legal issue. They come from a missed detail — an undisclosed arrest, a travel date that doesn't match a passport stamp, a tax retu…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 6, 2026
Federal regulation sets a 180-day target for adjudicating an asylum claim. In practice, applicants wait years — not months — for a final answer, and the gap between the rule and t…
Hasan Legal Admin · August 4, 2026
On July 17, 2026, USCIS announced that it has received enough petitions to exhaust both the 65,000 regular H-1B cap and the 20,000 advanced-degree exemption for fiscal year 2027.…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 31, 2026
The Department of State has published the Visa Bulletin for August 2026. Family-sponsored categories picked up meaningful ground this month — F2B alone jumped seven months — while…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 29, 2026
Every significant U.S. immigration change in 2026 has done the same thing: removed a fallback. A dashboard will tell you a case is stuck. It will not give you somewhere else to go…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 26, 2026
Hasan Legal PC won an EB-2 NIW for an education-policy researcher after a broad RFE — by cutting the petition from 54 pages to 19 and answering with four targeted letters. Approve…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 25, 2026
USCIS now instructs officers to treat adjustment of status as extraordinary relief rather than a routine step. The memo applies to every pending I-485 — but it says considerably l…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 23, 2026
USCIS has changed TPS work authorization dates four times in four weeks. The July 17 deadline no longer exists — it was replaced by three separate country-specific dates, the earl…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 22, 2026
USCIS has enough petitions in hand to fill all 85,000 slots. For employers whose candidates weren’t selected, the question is no longer whether another chance is coming this year…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 19, 2026
DHS has ended "duration of status" for F-1 and J-1 visa holders, replacing it with a fixed four-year admission period effective **September 15, 2026**. Current students are capped…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 13, 2026
The E-2 visa doesn't require you to sit at a desk in your U.S. office every day. It requires you to genuinely be in charge of your business. Remote management is legally compatibl…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 12, 2026
On June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Boston struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B filing fee, ruling it an unlawful tax imposed without congressional authorization.…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 11, 2026
**The BIA just raised the bar for family-based asylum claims — binding nationwide, effective immediately.** In *Matter of S-E-M-Z-* (June 5, 2026), the BIA ruled that social dist…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 10, 2026
TPS work authorization for workers from 7 countries expires tomorrow — July 10, 2026. No extension has been announced. The Supreme Court's June 25 ruling in Mullin v. Doe cleared…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 8, 2026
The old NIW letter strategy — more letters, more credentialed signatories — isn't working the way it used to. With NIW filings hitting 60,000+ in FY 2024, USCIS officers are patte…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 7, 2026
SCIS issued a memo in May 2026 reframing adjustment of status as "discretionary grace," not an automatic right — and the headlines panicked. Here's the reality. The memo doesn't c…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 6, 2026
The State Department just updated its FIFA PASS guidance — and four things are now clearer. Family members can use your priority appointment. Selling your ticket after getting you…
Hasan Legal Admin · July 2, 2026
The Supreme Court just made international travel riskier for green card holders — and most people don't realize it yet. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that border officers no…
Hasan Legal Admin · June 30, 2026
USCIS just clarified that dairy farms can use the H-2A visa program — but it's not the open door the headlines suggest. Dairy was never officially banned from H-2A; there just was…
Hasan Legal Admin · June 27, 2026
Trump just signed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill — locked in through 2029, with almost no oversight built in. $38B to ICE, $26B to CBP, plus $350M aimed at "non-cooper…
Hasan Legal Admin · June 25, 2026
93.9% of O-1 petitions get approved. So why do strong candidates still get denied? Almost never because they lack ability. It's because impressive credentials never got connected…
Hasan Legal Admin · June 17, 2026
How the July 2026 Visa Bulletin impacts green card applicants, including priority date eligibility, filing charts, employment-based and family-based categories, visa availability,…
Hasan Legal Admin · June 12, 2026
Many people ask: "Can I send my EB-1A petition and my Green Card application at the same time?" The answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no. This guide explains it in simple word…
Hasan Legal Admin · June 11, 2026
Requests for Evidence on extraordinary-ability petitions have jumped sharply while approval rates slide. The shift is real — and petitioners who still build cases to the 2022 stan…
Hasan Legal Admin · June 11, 2026
With the pending caseload at historic highs, knowing the realistic wait for your form — and the levers you can pull to avoid extra delay — has never mattered more. Here's the curr…
Hasan Legal Admin · June 11, 2026
Two of the strongest routes to U.S. permanent residency look similar on paper but reward very different profiles. Here's how the eligibility bars, sponsorship rules, and timelines…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 4, 2026
Updated June 2026 ~11 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A side-by-side look at the temporary and permanent U.S. immigration pathways for STEM professionals, from F-1 OPT and H-1B to EB-1A and EB-2 NIW.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How special immigrant juveniles (SIJ) qualify to adjust to lawful permanent residence, including eligibility, bars, waivers, and the application process.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How surviving beneficiaries can keep an immigrant petition alive under Section 204(l) after a petitioner or principal dies — eligibility, residence, and how to request relief.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
What a Request for Evidence on an EB-1A petition really means, the five most common triggers, and a step-by-step strategy for responding successfully.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Where and how foreign workers can report wage theft, discrimination, fraud, and trafficking — with the federal agencies and hotlines that enforce their rights.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Who can renew A, G, and NATO visas inside the United States, the eligibility rules, and how the renewal process works.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A step-by-step guide to filing Form I-751 to remove conditions on a marriage-based green card, including joint filing and waiver options.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Eligibility, employer requirements, and the filing process for the R-1 nonimmigrant visa for religious workers coming to the United States.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
What to bring, what to expect, and what happens if you miss your affirmative asylum interview — a step-by-step preparation guide.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
When paying for EB-1A premium processing is worth it, what it does and doesn't speed up, and how it fits into your overall filing strategy.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How physicians can pursue a green card through PERM labor certification or the Physician National Interest Waiver, and how the two paths compare.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How artists and entertainers in a culturally unique program can qualify for the P-3 visa, including the petition requirements and supporting evidence.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A practical guide to Optional and Curricular Practical Training for F-1 students, including the rules, timing, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Plain-language answers to common questions about agents, contracts, and itineraries in O nonimmigrant petitions — how they work and what USCIS expects.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A full guide to the O-1 visa for people at the top of their field—O-1A, O-1B, O-2, and O-3, plus the consultation requirement, evidence criteria, agents, and period of stay.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A complete guide to O-1 visa eligibility—the O-1A and O-1B evidentiary criteria, the January 2025 policy update, premium processing, and the path to EB-1A.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How O-1 visa holders can transition to permanent residence through the EB-1A green card—what overlaps, what's different, and the four steps to make the move.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The visa options for athletes and coaches who want to compete in the U.S.—O-1A extraordinary ability, the four P-1 subcategories, and B-1 visitor exceptions.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The major temporary work pathways for STEM professionals—F-1 OPT and STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1A, L-1, TN, and J-1—and what qualifies you for each.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A guide to the five main temporary pathways for entrepreneurs to work in the U.S.—International Entrepreneur Rule parole, E-2, H-1B, L-1A new office, and O-1A.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How to build a strong EB-2 NIW case without publications or citations—using real-world deployment, third-party validation, and measurable outcomes instead.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
You don't need a doctorate to qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver. How industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and healthcare workers qualify through advanced degree or ex…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Answers to the questions we hear most from EB-2 NIW applicants without publications, awards, or fancy titles—what evidence actually works and how USCIS evaluates non-traditional p…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How healthcare workers can build a strong EB-2 NIW green card case based on clinical impact and patient care—not academic publications.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Who qualifies for medical and age-based exceptions to the English and civics requirements when applying for U.S. citizenship on Form N-400.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
What the L-1B visa requires for employees with specialized knowledge, how to prove it, and how it differs from the L-1A executive transfer.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How L-1A executives and managers can move from temporary status to a green card through the EB-1C multinational manager category.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How the L-1A visa lets multinational companies transfer executives and managers to the United States—eligibility, the qualifying relationship, and the path forward.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Should you marry first and apply for a CR-1 spousal visa, or bring your fiancé on a K-1 and marry in the U.S.? A practical side-by-side comparison.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A step-by-step walkthrough of the K-1 fiancé visa process, from filing Form I-129F through the consular interview and adjustment of status after marriage.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A clear look at the five ways J-1 exchange visitors can waive the two-year foreign residence requirement, from no-objection statements to hardship and persecution waivers.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
What J exchange visitors must know about the terms of their status—program sponsorship, the two-year home-residence rule, work limits, and staying compliant.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
J-1 holders have limited options to change status, especially under the two-year foreign residence requirement. Here are the rules for change of status, the J-1 to H-1B path for m…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
INA 245(i) lets certain otherwise-ineligible applicants adjust status if they were the beneficiary of a petition filed by April 30, 2001. Here is how grandfathering works, the bar…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Every employment-based green card route for STEM professionals — PERM labor certification, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, EB-2, EB-2 NIW, and EB-3 — plus how priority dates and per-country…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Three green card routes built for founders — EB-1A extraordinary ability, EB-2 with a National Interest Waiver, and EB-5 investor. A complete guide to each one's requirements, evi…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
After an immigration court dismisses or terminates your case, you may refile for asylum with USCIS. The four scenarios — and which filing date USCIS uses — determine your one-year…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
If your immigration situation improves while your I-485 is pending, interfiling — a 'transfer of underlying basis' — lets you switch your application to a better petition category…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Form I-485 must be filed exactly per the instructions, which carry the force of regulation. Here is what 'properly filed' means — filing location, acceptable and unacceptable sign…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Every category of evidence an adjustment of status case needs — photos, Form I-485, birth certificates, admission proof, Affidavit of Support, medical exam, and arrest records.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
When a family petitioner dies after an I-130 is approved, humanitarian reinstatement may save the case. Here is who qualifies, the substitute sponsor rules, and how to request it.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
E and L spouses are now work-authorized incident to status. Here are the new COA codes, how the I-94 serves as I-9 evidence, EAD validity periods, and the automatic 180-day extens…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Certain H-4 spouses of H-1B workers can work — once the H-1B principal hits a green card milestone. Here is who qualifies, what evidence to gather, and how to file Form I-765 corr…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The H-3 covers trainees and special education exchange visitors. Here is who qualifies, the program requirements, the disqualifying factors, and the special education annual cap.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
H-2B lets employers fill seasonal non-farm jobs. Here are the four types of temporary need, the 66,000 cap mechanics, the filing process, and employer compliance obligations.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
H-2A is for agricultural work, H-2B for everything else seasonal. A side-by-side comparison of caps, wages, housing, transportation, and compliance for both programs.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How U.S. farms hire seasonal foreign labor through H-2A — employer qualification, labor certification, paper and electronic filing, prohibited fees, period of stay, and 2025 rule…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
When an H-1B holder needs a visa stamp, a consular interview follows. Here are the documents to bring, the most common questions, and how to answer them with confidence.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A complete guide to the H-1B specialty occupation visa — eligibility, the cap and lottery, the LCA, the $100K Proclamation, AC21 extensions, portability, and the H-4 family situat…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The H-1B is often a bridge to permanent residence. Here is how H-1B workers move toward a green card through EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and the visa bulletin.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How H-1B electronic registration works step by step, what changed for FY 2027, and the integrity rules designed to keep the lottery fair.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
USCIS's official H-1B electronic registration Q&A, with added practitioner notes on accounts, fees, selections, and common filing pitfalls.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A practical guide to H-1B cap season — electronic registration, the weighted selection process, and what employers must file if selected.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Cap-gap lets eligible F-1 students keep status and work authorization while their H-1B petition is pending. Here is how the transition works.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Granted asylum and ready for a green card? Here is the eligibility, the application steps, and the documents asylees need to adjust status.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
G-4 and NATO-6 employees and their families have a special path to a green card. Here is who qualifies and how the adjustment of status process works.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
When USCIS requires a public charge bond, Form I-945 is how it is posted. Here is what the bond means, who must file, and how the process works.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Forced marriage is a serious abuse — here are the U.S. immigration protections, from VAWA and U visas to asylum, that may be available to survivors.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How derivative spouses and children abroad can follow to join a green card holder using Form I-824—when it's the right tool, the step-by-step process, and CSPA timing.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Answers to the official USCIS questions on the invitation-only family reunification parole processes—eligibility, Form I-134A supporters, derivatives, and parole length.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How refugees and asylees can petition for a spouse and children with Form I-730—who qualifies, the pre-existing relationship rule, and the two-year filing deadline.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
USCIS Policy Manual guidance on F-1 and M-1 student status: changing to F-1, duration of status, deferring the start date, extensions, reinstatement, and travel rules.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A complete overview of temporary and permanent U.S. immigration pathways for foreign entrepreneurs, with summary tables and the key questions to ask before choosing.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A founder's decision guide to U.S. immigration options—comparing investment, ownership, role, and entity requirements across IER, E-2, L-1A, H-1B, O-1A, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and EB-5.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Eight preventable errors that trigger RFEs or denials on employment-based I-485 applications—from data mismatches and travel without Advance Parole to medical-form problems—and ho…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Why moving from EB-2 to EB-1 means filing a new higher-standard petition, how priority date retention works, and the parallel-vs-sequential filing strategies.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How the EB-2 NIW and EB-1A self-petition paths compare on legal standard, evidence, priority dates, and approval odds—plus when to file one, both, or neither.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A realistic 2026 timeline for the EB-2 national interest waiver—from filing through premium processing, RFEs, priority dates, and the final green card step.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How international physicians can build an EB-2 national interest waiver case around clinical practice, underserved care, and contributions to U.S. healthcare.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
What engineers need to show for an EB-2 national interest waiver—proposed endeavor, national importance, and well-positioned evidence—without a PhD requirement.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How PhD holders can position themselves for the EB-1 category, what evidence matters most, and how the filing process works step by step.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A policy-manual walkthrough of the EB-1C multinational executive and manager category: qualifying roles, the one-year abroad rule, and what officers look for.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How the EB-1A extraordinary ability path compares with EB-1B outstanding researcher, including evidence, employer sponsorship, and which fits your situation.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How well-built future intent letters show you will keep working in your field, and why they carry real weight in EB-1A adjudications.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The recurring errors that sink EB-1A petitions—weak evidence, misread criteria, and final-merits missteps—and how to avoid them before you file.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A clear look at the E-2 treaty investor visa: the investment you need, what makes it substantial and at-risk, the marginality rule, and work authorization for spouses.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Who qualifies for the E-1 treaty trader visa, what counts as substantial and principal trade, and how the status works for owners, employees, and their families.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The full official list of E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor countries, plus how the nationality rule works.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A step-by-step walkthrough of the affirmative asylum process, from filing Form I-589 through the interview and decision.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Answers to frequent questions about the affirmative asylum process, from background checks and interviews to final decisions.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Plain-language answers to common questions about who qualifies for affirmative asylum and how to apply.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How USCIS balances positive and negative factors when exercising discretion on adjustment of status cases.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The core eligibility requirements for adjustment of status and the common bars that can block a green card from inside the U.S.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A clear look at the three ways USCIS can decide your adjustment case and what each outcome means for your next steps.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
When you can change jobs after filing for adjustment of status under AC21, and how to keep your green card case on track.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How the asylum EAD clock counts to 180 days, what stops it, and how delays affect your work permit eligibility.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
VAWA lets abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents petition on their own—without the abuser's knowledge or consent. Learn who qualifies, the…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Since 2024, H-1B employers must use a USCIS organizational account to register and file online. This illustrated guide covers setup, company groups, inviting users and attorneys,…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The U visa protects victims of qualifying crimes who help law enforcement. A clear guide to eligibility, qualifying crimes, Form I-918 and the law-enforcement certification, the a…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The O-1 "extraordinary ability" visa isn't just for Nobel laureates. A strategic guide for founders, researchers, and senior professionals weighing the O-1 against the H-1B—how to…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Time spent in the U.S. unlawfully can trigger a 3-year or 10-year bar to coming back. Learn when the bars apply, how the clock runs, how they interact with the permanent bar, and…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
After an affirmative asylum interview, USCIS issues one of several decisions—grant, referral to immigration court, a Notice of Intent to Deny, or final denial. Here's what each on…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Sometimes a pending green card application should be considered under a different category. Learn when USCIS allows a transfer of the underlying basis, the eligibility rules, peti…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The T visa lets certain victims of severe human trafficking stay in the U.S., work, and eventually seek a green card. A clear guide to eligibility, Form I-914, the bona fide deter…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
F-1 students with a qualifying STEM degree can extend their post-completion OPT by 24 months. Here's who's eligible, how to file Form I-765, the automatic 180-day extension, repor…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Who is eligible to file under the Violence Against Women Act? A clear guide to qualifying relationships, the abuse requirement, residence, and good moral character.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
VAWA self-petition or U visa? They protect different people in different ways. Here is how eligibility, benefits, timelines, and the path to a green card compare.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
The most common mistakes that weaken or sink VAWA petitions—and practical steps to avoid each one before you file.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A complete, plain-language checklist of everything you need for a strong VAWA self-petition—from proof of the relationship and abuse to good moral character and residence.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How long does a VAWA petition take? A clear look at current I-360 processing times, the prima facie determination, work permits, and what affects your timeline.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
Most VAWA cases are decided without an interview, but some applicants are called in. Here are the questions to expect, how to prepare, and what happens after.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
VAWA protections are not only for women. Learn how abused husbands and other male spouses, parents, and children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents can qualify, what to expe…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A VAWA denial is not the end of the road. Here is what a denial really means, the options that may still be open—motions, appeals, or refiling—and how to protect your status while…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
What Day 1 CPT really means in 2026, why it draws scrutiny from USCIS and SEVP, and how F-1 students can protect their status.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A question-and-answer guide to the credible fear screening process — what it is, how the interview works, and what a positive or negative finding means for your case.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How nonimmigrant workers stuck in long green-card backlogs may qualify for a compelling circumstances employment authorization document (EAD), and what to prepare.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
What asylees can do after being granted asylum — work authorization, travel, family petitions, the path to a green card — and the ongoing responsibilities that come with it.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
A plain-language guide to the B-1/B-2 visa bond pilot program: what it is, which travelers are affected, and how the bond amounts and refunds work.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
How to establish good cause or exceptional circumstances to reschedule an affirmative asylum interview, and what to do to protect your place in the process.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
What happens after a positive credible fear determination — how USCIS schedules and conducts the Asylum Merits Interview, what to expect, and how to prepare.
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
An overview of the legal bars that can prevent you from applying for or being granted asylum in the U.S. — the one-year deadline, safe third country, prior denials — and the excep…
Hasan Legal Desk · June 1, 2026
When an invitation letter actually helps a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa application, what it should include, and how to use one correctly without overstating its weight.
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Almost every green card case eventually runs through one question: is my priority date current? Behind that question is a system Congress built in 1990 — annual numerical caps, pe…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) is one of the most consequential — and most fact-sensitive — protections in U.S. immigration law. For families with children approaching 21…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Consular processing is the path to lawful permanent residence taken by applicants outside the United States — and, increasingly, by some applicants inside the U.S. who choose it o…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
The employment-based green card pipeline is governed by statutory mechanics that have not changed in three decades — but the strategic landscape on top of them has. Per-country li…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Adjustment of status — usually shortened to "AOS" — is the process for applying for lawful permanent resident status (a green card) without leaving the United States. For many app…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~14 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~14 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 Covers PM-602-0199 (May 21, 2026) ~12 min read
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~12 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for June 2026. The bulletin shows the priority dates that determine which family-based and employment-based green card…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~11 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~15 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~10 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~10 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~11 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
The hardest part of getting a U.S. visitor visa is rarely the paperwork. It is convincing a consular officer, in a very short interview, that you genuinely intend to return home a…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~10 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Updated May 2026 ~10 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
For survivors thinking about filing a VAWA self-petition, one fear comes first: will my abuser find out? Federal law (8 U.S.C. §1367) provides some of the strongest confidentialit…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
A common worry is that you can't move forward with a VAWA self-petition because you never called the police. That's not how the law works — VAWA was designed for situations where…
Hasan legal Desk · May 29, 2026
With H-1B lottery uncertainty and a $100,000 supplemental fee on many new petitions, the O-1 is worth a serious look. For the right candidate it isn't a backup — it's often the be…
Hasan legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485 is one of the most valuable mechanics in the EB-1A toolkit — when it's available. Whether it is depends on the Visa Bulletin, your country…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
A working checklist of the right documents for a strong EB-2 National Interest Waiver filing under Matter of Dhanasar — with interactive items you can check off as you gather them.
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
The National Interest Waiver lets accomplished professionals self-petition for a green card with no employer and no labor certification. We prepare NIW petitions the way they shou…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 29, 2026
Two of the strongest green-card paths don't need an employer to sponsor you. Here's how the EB-2 National Interest Waiver and EB-1A actually differ in 2026 — and how to tell which…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 15, 2026
Our client holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and brings over seven years of research experience in hydrogen systems, sustainable energy, and…
Hasan Legal Desk · May 15, 2026
Our client holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy with two years of post-doctoral experience and serves as Director of Research at a Christian education research and accreditation orga…
Hasan Legal Desk · March 23, 2026
No research papers? That does not disqualify you from EB-2 NIW. The key is identifying your core expertise, connecting it to a specific and defensible proposed endeavor, and showi…
Hasan Legal Desk · March 23, 2026
Most EB-1A petitions don't fail because of weak credentials — they fail because the officer never understood what the petitioner actually does. Here is why how you define your fie…
Hasan Legal Desk · March 23, 2026
A current priority date means a visa number is available — it does not mean USCIS has the capacity to review your file. If you are wondering why your I-140 is still pending after…
Hasan Legal Desk · March 23, 2026
Not all authorship evidence looks the same — and for industry professionals, that is actually a good thing. If you have been waiting for a peer-reviewed publication before buildin…
Hasan Legal Desk · March 23, 2026
We are thrilled to share another successful case outcome at Hasan Legal PC. Our client, a doctoral researcher with over seven years of experience in artificial intelligence and co…
Hasan Legal Desk · January 23, 2026
Narrowing the field of endeavor has become critical in EB-1A petitions, particularly at the final merits stage. When a field is defined too broadly, USCIS compares the beneficiary…
Hasan Legal Desk · January 17, 2026
Recent EB-1A adjudications show a growing pattern in which USCIS credits multiple regulatory criteria yet denies petitions at the final merits stage. These denials increasingly tu…
Hasan Legal Desk · January 9, 2026
A performing artist (a singer) filed an EB‑1A petition seeking classification as an individual of extraordinary ability in the arts. USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE), the…
Hasan Legal Desk · December 31, 2025
In today’s global competition for talent, U.S. companies can no longer depend exclusively on traditional employer-sponsored immigration pathways. Many of those programs are constr…
Hasan Legal Desk · December 30, 2025
The U.S. government has launched a new Trump Gold Card program, introducing a fast-track green card option for ultra-high-net-worth individuals who can contribute $1 million to th…
Hasan Legal Desk · December 22, 2025
The employment-based immigrant visa inventory report released as of October 2, 2025, provides a clear and revealing snapshot of how EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) and EB-2 National…
Hasan Legal Desk · December 17, 2025
USCIS has issued new guidance limiting the reuse of photographs for immigration documents to photos taken within the last three years. Self-submitted photos will no longer be acce…
Hasan Legal Desk · December 10, 2025
Navigating the U.S. immigration system requires accurate information and reliable tools. USCIS provides several official online resources designed to help applicants, petitioners,…
Hasan Legal Desk · December 1, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security’s H-1B final rule and H-2 final rule take effect on Friday, January 17, 2025, modernizing and improving requirements for the H-1B nonimmigrant…