Visas
NIW vs EB-1A: Which to Choose in 2026
EB-1A premium processing takes 15 business days with no visa backlog for most countries; NIW takes 45 days plus a 3-6 month wait. Compare criteria and odds for 2026.
Venture Petition| Oct 1, 2026
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Visas
E-2 Visa: Investment Requirements and How to Get It
There's no fixed minimum investment — the amount depends on the business plan, ownership must be at least 50%, and a US bank loan won't work in the first months.
Card Track| Sep 30, 2026
News
EB-5 Program Closes September 30, 2026: Which Visas to Choose Instead of Investment Program
The EB-5 program will stop processing petitions after September 30, 2026. Overview of alternatives: talent visas O-1 and EB-1A, business visas E-2 and L-1, employment-based visas EB-2 and EB-3.
Founder Route| Sep 30, 2026
Visas
EB-5: When Will the Rural and High Unemployment Area Reserved Categories Hit a Cutoff Date — FY2027 Forecast
High unemployment area is likely to stay current through the end of FY2027, while rural may get a cutoff date no earlier than April 2027 — more likely by summer.
Cap Flux| Sep 30, 2026
Visas
Can ICE Detain a Green Card Holder on a Domestic Flight in 2026?
Yes: ICE now cross-checks domestic flight passengers through TSA's Secure Flight system. Arrests reported at 15+ airports — who's at risk in 2026.
Docket Signal| Sep 30, 2026
Visas
O-1 Visa or EB-1A Green Card: Which One Fits a Founder or Professional
O-1 needs 3 of 10 criteria and moves faster; EB-1A grants permanent status but wants 5-6 criteria. Compare sponsorship, taxes, and processing times.
Talent Passeport| Sep 29, 2026