It is often said that reputable lawyers do not guarantee success of an immigration application. This is only partially true and the answer may be somewhat different depending on whether your focus word is “success” or “guarantee”. Another factor is whether your application is made strictly under the immigration rules or require exercise of discretion;
USCIS Memo Seeks to Limit Adjustment of Status; How Does This Affect Asylees, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers?
Last week, USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum stating that adjustment of status (i.e., obtaining a Green Card inside the United […]
Diversity Visa (DV) Issuance Pause: What Applicants Should Know Now
Photo by adrian825 from Getty Images In December 2025, the U.S. Department of State implemented a pause on issuing diversity immigrant visas (DV) while it conducts a review of the program’s screening and vetting procedures. As of now, this policy remains an important development for DV applicants to be aware of. Why the Pause Was Implemented The
New UK Investor Visa Route in 2026: What Wealthy Applicants Need to Know
The UK is weighing a new UK investor visa for wealthy foreign nationals. The proposed UK investor visa route would ask for a minimum investment of around £5 million in exchange for UK residency. Nothing has launched yet, and the final rules do not yet exist.
Reports suggest the UK investor visa route would be
Extraordinarily Startling: USCIS’s Policy Memo on Adjustment of Status
On May 21, 2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a startling memorandum (“Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process”).
As the memo’s title boldly proclaims, USCIS doubles down on its contention that adjustment of status
MAC Publishes Technical Note on Calculating Skilled Worker Salary Thresholds for Sponsors and Employers
WHY THE FIRST STEP IN BUSINESS IS ADMITTING YOU’RE A BUSINESS OWNER
Many people believe that becoming a business owner starts with opening a storefront, or launching a polished website. But the real beginning happens much earlier.
The truth is this: It begins with mindset. If you are building something with intention, consistency, and vision, you are already a business owner.
And the biggest mistake aspiring entrepreneurs
3 COMMON O-1 VISA MISTAKES ARTISTS MAKE (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)
Many artists, performers, and creative professionals begin their O-1 visa journey thinking it starts with paperwork. Building a successful O-1 visa case goes far beyond meeting the eligibility criteria. It requires timing, strategy, and a compelling presentation of your achievements.
Here, we will break down three critical mistakes that can weaken an O-1 visa case
WHY TREATING YOURSELF LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER CHANGES EVERYTHING
Once someone accepts that they are a business owner, the next step is learning how to actually operate like one.
This is where many creators, freelancers, and entrepreneurs either grow or stay stuck.
The difference between people who remain “self-employed” and those who build sustainable businesses is often not talent; it is an operational mindset.
What is the difference between Administrative Review and Judicial Review?
The post What is the difference between Administrative Review and Judicial Review? appeared first on Richmond Chambers.