The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has generated a wave of headlines, many of them overstated. While the law introduces new fees in select areas of the immigration system and massive funding for immigration enforcement, the vast majority of applicants will not be affected. In fact, for individuals going through the legal immigration process, including employment-based and family-based pathways, this bill changes nothing about your eligibility, your application process, or your ch

The U.S. Department of State has recently updated the Visa Reciprocity Schedule for Pakistan to reflect that police certificates, referred to as “Character Certificates,” are now considered available for visa applicants. While U.S. embassies and consulates have previously not required police certificates from Pakistan, this update signals a potential change in policy that immigrant visa applicants should take seriously.

On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a new executive order that restricts visa issuance and travel to the United States for people from 19 countries. If you, your family, or your employees are from one of these countries, or if you're applying for a visa, you may be wondering what this means for you. Here’s a breakdown of the new rules, who’s affected, and what you can do now to protect your immigration plans.

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Shaffer Immigration Law PLLC recently received an intriguing approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Green Card for an Indian...

Shaffer Immigration Law PLLC recently received approval for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Green Card for a Russian fashion...

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COVID-19 vaccine no longer required for travel to the United States on a non-immigrant visa beginning May 12, 2023...

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Different options for getting a marriage-based green card in 2023.

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Portuguese nationals will soon be eligible for E2 visas allowing them to invest and work in the US. Read more:

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The US Department of State recently provided clarification on the exact meaning of "real and operating" as used in the E2 visa regulations.

Read about one of our recent E2 visa approvals with an investment amount under $100,000.

DHS just designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for the next 18 months.

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