EB-2 NIW in 2026: USCIS Requirements and Evidence The EB-2 National Interest Waiver, or NIW, remains an important green card option for qualified professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and others whose work may benefit the United States. USCIS updated its NIW guidance in January 2025. The legal standard under Matter of Dhanasar remains the same, but USCIS is reviewing these petitions more closely and placing greater emphasis on specific, objective evidence. The Propos

Important Update for Immigrant Visa Applicants The Department of State's January 2026 immigrant visa pause affecting nationals of 75 countries is no longer in effect. On August 21, 2026, a federal court in Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. v. Rubio struck down the blanket policy. The Department of State has since acknowledged the ruling, and on September 10 instructed U.S. embassies and consulates to resume immigrant visa processing and issuance. If your case was affec

Important New I-864 Affidavit of Support Forms Effective Immediately USCIS has issued new versions of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support; Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member; and Form I-864EZ. The new forms have an edition date of 08/24/26 and were published by USCIS on August 31, 2026. Most importantly, there is no grace period for using the prior versions of these forms. Effective August 31, 2026, USCIS and the U.S. Department of State will accept o

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