Working abroad
Can You Work Abroad on an E-2 or L-1 Visa
E-2 and L-1 visa holders can leave the US for extended periods to work abroad. Learn how to meet the requirements and keep your status intact.
Investor Route| Oct 20, 2026
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News
Court orders State Department to launch DV-2027 by November, but DV-2028 timeline remains uncertain
A court ordered the State Department to open DV-2027 registration by November 1, but on October 29 the Ninth Circuit stayed that order. We break down the deadlines, the appeal, and DV-2026 and DV-2028.
Greencard Wire| Oct 19, 2026
Visas
Your Green Card Petition Is Approved, But the Line Isn't Over: What Comes Next
Your I-140 is approved, but visa bulletin backlogs mean a long wait ahead. Here are the documents, deadlines, and decisions that can reset years of waiting.
Petition Ledger| Oct 19, 2026
Visas
Marriage on Tourist Visa B-1/B-2: Why USCIS Suspects Fraud and Which Path Is Safer
Why tourist marriages on B-1/B-2 visas raise USCIS suspicion, what risks exist, and which is the safer route: consular processing or work visa.
Spousal Ledger| Oct 19, 2026
News
Points system instead of lottery: new immigration bill for the USA
The 2026 bill proposes to abolish the Greencard lottery and introduce a points system. Requirements, evaluation criteria and chances of passage.
Docket Notes| Oct 19, 2026
Working abroad
Automatic EAD Renewal Eliminated: How to Keep Your Work Authorization in the US
The 540-day EAD renewal is gone. After work authorization expires, you cannot work even if your extension is pending. How to file your extension on time.
Bulletin Path| Oct 18, 2026