Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
From E-2 to EB-5: How the “Bridge Strategy” Unlocks Permanent U.S. Residency By Orlando Ortega-Medina · Updated 27 August 2025 Many entrepreneurs enter the U.S. quickly on an E-2 treaty investor visa, then scale into an EB-5 direct investment for a green card. Here’s how the E-2 → EB-5 bridge works, what to watch for,
Friday, August 8th, 2025
USCIS: Family-Based Petitions Don’t Protect You from Removal (Aug. 1, 2025) Last updated: 8 August 2025 Bottom line: USCIS has clarified that filing a marriage or other family-based petition (I-130) or even an adjustment application (I-485) does not grant lawful status or immunity from removal. Officers may issue a Notice to Appear (NTA) if the
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
U.S. B-1/B-2 Visa Bond Requirement Announced (2025) Published August 6, 2025 by Orlando Ortega-Medina The U.S. Department of State has launched a new Visa Bond Pilot Program. This program applies to certain travelers applying for B-1 or B-2 visas. If you plan to visit the United States for business or tourism, you may need to
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
America Is Open for Business Why the U.S. Still Welcomes Foreign Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Companies—If You Know How to Knock In today’s climate of ever-changing immigration headlines, it’s easy to come away with the impression that the United States has shut its doors. Stories about visa denials, increased scrutiny, and tightening regulations make for dramatic
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Major U.S. Immigration Fee Increases Enacted Under Reconciliation Bill Posted July 15, 2025 | By Ortega-Medina & Associates On July 4, 2025, the President signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping budget reconciliation package that includes significant changes to U.S. immigration law—most notably, new and increased fees for a wide range
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
⚠️ USCIS Is Now Cross-Checking Past Visa Applications More Than Ever By Orlando Ortega-Medina, U.S. Business Immigration Lawyer A new form of intelligence has just crossed our desk—and it’s a warning for anyone filing a U.S. visa petition in 2025 or beyond. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now actively cross-referencing current visa petitions
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
Senate Narrowly Passes Sweeping Immigration Enforcement Bill By Orlando Ortega-Medina, U.S. Immigration Lawyer London, England, July 2, 2025 In a 51–50 vote late Monday night, the U.S. Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, a comprehensive 1,000-page legislative package that includes the most extensive expansion of immigration enforcement measures in decades. The bill passed along
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
AI Talent Bottleneck: How U.S. Visa Constraints Are Choking Innovation By Orlando Ortega-Medina, Esq. In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every facet of modern life, the race to secure top AI talent has become nothing short of an arms race. Yet while global competitors are rolling out the red carpet for AI specialists,
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Presidential Proclamation 10949: What U.S. Visa Applicants Need to Know Effective June 9, 2025, the U.S. government began enforcing Presidential Proclamation 10949, restricting or suspending visa issuance to certain foreign nationals. This executive action has serious implications for individuals seeking to apply for or renew a U.S. visa at consulates abroad. Who Is Affected
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
USMCA and the Management Consultant Dilemma: Avoiding Pitfalls in the TN Visa Process by Orlando Ortega-Medina, Esq. It’s a scene that still plays out across U.S. ports of entry: A Canadian executive, documents in hand, approaches a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the U.S. border. “I’m here to apply for a TN visa,”
