Valid Visa, Denied Entry: What Happens in Secondary Inspection at U.S. Airports and How to Prepare
Many people believe that if their visa is valid, entry into the United States is guaranteed. It is not. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says it plainly: having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. This applies to tourists visiting family, professionals on TN or H-1B visas, E-2 investors, and students. If […]
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: What Changed for Families and Workers from Mexico
If you or a family member are waiting for a green card through a family petition or a job, the Visa Bulletin decides when your turn comes. The November 2026 bulletin was published on October 22. It moves spouses and children of permanent residents born in Mexico forward by one month, and USCIS confirmed that […]
TN, H-1B, L-1 or E-2 Extension: USCIS Proposes to Stop Deferring to Your Prior Approval
If you work in the United States on a TN, H-1B or L-1, or hold an E-2 based on your investment, you will likely ask for an extension at some point. Until now, if nothing had changed, USCIS generally respected the approval it had already given you. On October 14, 2026, USCIS published a proposal […]