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Two-time FIFA World Cup winner Marco Fabián attends D’Alessio’s 12th Anniversary with Founder & CEO Lorraine D’Alessio.  Photo credit: Araya Doheny  The iconic Magic Castle in Los Angeles hosted an extraordinary evening as D’Alessio Law celebrated its 12th anniversary in signature style. The event brought together world-class talent, industry...

In 2026, most marriage-based green cards take about 18 to 26 months from start to finish, depending on whether you apply from inside or outside the United States and whether your spouse is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Some cases move faster, while others take longer if there are...

If you frequently travel between the United States and Canada, the NEXUS program is worth knowing about. It is a joint initiative between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that gives pre-approved travelers a faster, more streamlined way through the border. Rather than waiting in...

USCIS looks for evidence that your marriage was entered into in good faith and not solely for immigration benefits. Officers want documentation showing that you and your spouse share a real life together, including finances, housing, and ongoing commitment. Because marriage fraud is a common form of immigration fraud,...

A federal district court in Nebraska issued a ruling in late January 2026 that's worth knowing about if you're pursuing an EB-1A. In Mukherji v. Miller, the court sided with an Indian journalist who had applied for an EB-1A green card, the employment-based immigrant visa for foreign nationals with extraordinary ability who want...

A “substantial investment” for an E-2 visa is an amount of capital that is sufficient to ensure the successful startup costs to operate your specific business. There is no fixed dollar minimum, but the investment must be significant relative to the type of enterprise you are starting or buying.

E-2 visa applications are most often denied because the investment is not considered substantial, the business is viewed as marginal, or the source of funds cannot be clearly documented. Most refusals stem from a small group of avoidable issues tied to investment structure, ownership, and financial evidence. If you...

The criteria for extraordinary ability visas were written with Hollywood in mind. Box office receipts, television ratings, and Emmy nominations were, for a long time, the accepted ways to measure whether someone had truly broken through in their field. Immigration officers understood those signals because they were standardized, published, and attached to...

Adult content creators can qualify for the O-1B visa if they can demonstrate extraordinary ability in the arts. The key is framing your documented achievements so they align with what immigration law actually requires. If you have built a professional career creating, performing in, or producing adult content, your...

U.S. visa policies are evolving through a series of procedural updates and agency-level changes that affect how applications are reviewed and processed, even when the underlying law stays the same. For many applicants, the biggest shifts involve timing, documentation, and interview requirements rather than entirely new visa categories.

You can start or buy a business in the U.S. on certain investor visas, but only if the business, your investment, and your role meet specific immigration requirements. The right visa depends on your nationality, how much you plan to invest, and how actively you will run the business.

Yes, content creators and influencers can qualify for an O-1 visa if they can show sustained acclaim and recognition for their work. The key is proving that your influence rises above routine online success and meets the legal standard for extraordinary ability. For creators building audiences on YouTube, Instagram,...