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Starting September 18, 2026, USCIS drops its fixed benefits list for the public charge test and weighs an applicant's full circumstances instead.
Immigration court fees rose June 11, and public charge review for adjustment of status tightens September 18. Every new deadline and requirement explained.
E-2 visa needs about $100,000 invested, majority ownership of 50%+, and a 5-year business plan. Treaty countries, timelines, and how it compares to EB-5.
EB-1A requires meeting at least 3 of 10 criteria, but lawyers recommend 4-5. Breakdown of awards, salary, publications, and final merits determination — current as of September 2026.
L1 visa transfers an existing business and employee; H1B hires from outside. Learn the branch vs. representative office rule and the 10-employee myth.
A B1/B2 tourist visa isn't suitable for relocation. Learn about three real paths: O1 for professionals, L1 for company employees, and E2 for treaty investors.