Lidice Samper, Esq.

Corporate Immigration6 min read

DHS Wants to End the 60-Day Grace Period. Comments Close November 10.

A proposed rule published September 11 would remove the 60-day grace period for E, H-1B, L-1, O-1 and TN workers. If it is finalized, the termination date becomes the status termination date. Comments are due November 10, 2026.

Lidice Samper, Esq.Accurate as of September 25, 2026

Private Client6 min read

There Is No E-2 Minimum. That Is the Problem.

The E-2 treaty investor visa has no fixed dollar threshold, which means consular officers apply judgment. Three tests decide most cases: substantial, at risk, and not marginal.

Lidice Samper, Esq.Accurate as of September 17, 2026

Private Client7 min read

EB-5 or E-2? Start With the Family, Not the Investment Amount.

The two investor paths are routinely compared on price. The better comparison is nationality, control, timeline, children's ages, and what the family needs the status to do in five years.

Lidice Samper, Esq.Accurate as of September 17, 2026

Private Client6 min read

EB-5 Grandfathering Ends September 30. Here Is What a Filing Actually Protects.

Regional center petitions filed on or before September 30, 2026 keep statutory protection if Congress lets the program lapse. That protection is narrower than most marketing suggests, and a rushed filing can forfeit it.

Lidice Samper, Esq.Accurate as of September 17, 2026

Firm Position6 min read

USCIS Can Now Deny Your Petition Without Asking a Single Question First

USCIS restored officers’ full discretion to deny petitions outright on August 5, 2026, without first issuing an RFE. The twelve-week response period is gone, and the change applies to everything already pending.

Lidice Samper, Esq.Accurate as of September 2, 2026

Private Client6 min read

EB-5's First Inflation Adjustment Lands January 1, 2027. The Trigger Is Your Filing Date.

The EB-5 minimum investment adjusts for inflation on January 1, 2027, the first adjustment since the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act. The statutory trigger is the date your petition is filed.

Includes EB-5 Filing Decision Framework, 2026/2027

Lidice Samper, Esq.Accurate as of September 2, 2026

This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration law and agency policy change frequently; the analysis above reflects our understanding as of the date noted. Readers should consult counsel regarding their specific circumstances.