by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025
Sidestep 2025’s Top USCIS RFE Traps Nothing stalls an immigration case like a surprise Request for Evidence (RFE). In 2025, USCIS issued RFEs in 32 % of family-based applications and 46 % of employment-based petitions. Below, Souza Law PLLC breaks down the seven most...
by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025
2025 I-751 Playbook: Lifting Conditions & Securing Permanent Residency If you received a two-year green card through marriage, you must file Form I-751 to “remove the conditions” within 90 days of expiration. Miss the window and USCIS can terminate your...
by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025
Switch Jobs, Stay Compliant: Mastering I-485 Portability Career moves shouldn’t derail your U.S. immigration journey. Whether you’re on an H-1B, STEM OPT, or an in-process green-card application, the wrong step can trigger unlawful-presence bars—or worse, denial of...
by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025
Winning the FY 2027 H-1B Race Post-Reform The H-1B visa remains America’s gateway for high-skilled foreign talent, yet only 85,000 new slots open each year. In 2025, USCIS overhauled the electronic lottery to curb multiple-entry abuse and require individual...
by Jackson de Souza | Jun 12, 2025
Your 2025 Family Visa Blueprint: Sponsorship to Green Card Souza Law PLLC has helped hundreds of families navigate America’s complex immigration maze. 2025 brings new visa-bulletin movement, pandemic-era backlogs, and subtle policy tweaks that can make or break a...
