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D/S Rule Paused, Public Charge Rule in Effect: Which USCIS Form Editions to Use
The D/S rule has been paused while the new public charge rule is in effect. Here are the USCIS form editions currently accepted for Forms I-765, I-539 and I-485.
ARCFE U.S.
3 days ago2 min read


PERM Reform Under White House Review: What EB-2 and EB-3 Applicants Should Know
DOL's proposed PERM reform remains under White House OIRA review as of September 28, 2026. The proposal may update recruitment, layoff protections and employer compliance, but current PERM rules remain in effect.
ARCFE U.S.
3 days ago3 min read


H-1B Policy Changes: $100,000 Measure Extended, Employer Layoffs Face Scrutiny
The White House extended the $100,000 H-1B measure through September 21, 2027 and directed agencies to consider sponsoring employers' recent or planned layoffs. The payment policy remains tied up in litigation.
ARCFE U.S.
3 days ago3 min read


Pending EB-5 I-485: Why Your Current Nonimmigrant Status May Still Matter
A pending Form I-485 can provide important flexibility for eligible EB-5 applicants, but it does not automatically preserve an existing nonimmigrant status. Learn why maintaining H-1B, L-1, or another status may still matter while adjustment of status is pending.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 146 min read


EB-5 EAD and Advance Parole: What Pending I-485 Applicants Should Know
Eligible EB-5 investors with a pending Form I-485 may be able to apply for an EAD and Advance Parole. This guide explains how employment and travel authorization fit into the EB-5 adjustment-of-status process, along with the key limitations applicants should understand.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 115 min read


H-1B 60-Day Grace Period Proposal Clears White House Review
A DHS proposal to eliminate the H-1B 60-day grace period has cleared White House review but is not yet effective. Here is what H-1B families should know.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 24 min read


USCIS Public Charge Guidance 2026: What Changes on September 18
New USCIS public charge guidance takes effect September 18, alongside a revised Form I-485. Here's what adjustment applicants should know.
ARCFE U.S.
Aug 253 min read


USCIS Sets September 15 Cutoff for New Forms I-539 and I-765
USCIS will require revised Forms I-539 and I-765 beginning September 15, with previous editions no longer accepted after the change.
ARCFE U.S.
Aug 242 min read


Planning Ahead: ARCFE Group 15 Investor Receives His EB-5 Conditional Green Card
From international school to NYU Shanghai and then New York University in New York City, Mr. G’s education crossed both borders and academic systems. His immigration journey also changed direction: after previously joining his parents’ EB-5 case as a derivative beneficiary, he later started a post-RIA EB-5 petition as the principal investor. ARCFE is pleased to share that Mr. G, an investor in ARCFE Group 15, received approval of his Form I-485 and became a conditional perman
ARCFE U.S.
Aug 213 min read
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