top of page


PERM Suspension at Microsoft, Adobe and Six IT Firms: Which Green Card Cases Are Affected?
U.S. officials announced a PERM suspension at Microsoft, Adobe and six IT firms on October 8, 2026. Learn which employment-based green card cases are affected and what employees can do now.
ARCFE U.S.
4 days ago3 min read


Americans First Immigration Act (S. 5485): What Green Card Applicants Should Know
What would the Americans First Immigration Act (S. 5485) change for family and employment-based green card applicants, including EB-5 investors? Understand the proposed rules and their current status.
ARCFE U.S.
4 days ago3 min read


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.
Sep 282 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.
Sep 283 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.
Sep 283 min read


DHS Proposes Ending the H-1B 60-Day Grace Period After Employment Ends
DHS has formally proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period available to H-1B and certain other employment-based nonimmigrant workers after employment ends. The proposal is not yet effective. Here is what H-1B professionals should know and how the change could affect longer-term immigration planning.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 174 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


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


Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing? Why Your EB-5 Strategy Depends on Where You Are
EB-5 investors pursue conditional permanent residence either inside the United States or through a consulate abroad. Learn how location, eligibility, work, travel, and family timing affect that decision.
ARCFE U.S.
Aug 194 min read
bottom of page