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EB-5 · H-1B · Immigration A proposed change to grace-period rules is quietly rewriting the calculus for H-1B professionals — shifting the real concern away from the length of the wait and toward the exposure a person takes on during it. CTM • August 2026 • 7 min read Key Takeaways A proposed DHS rule could eliminate the H-1B 60-day post-employment grace period .
Asylum can be the legal doorway to safety and a permanent future — but the law is technical, the deadlines are unforgiving, and the rules changed sharply in 2025 and 2026. Here is what actually determines who qualifies today.
CTM Legal Group is proud to announce that Attorney Irene Rizzolatti has been named a 2027 Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a distinction reserved for a select group of attorneys who demonstrate outstanding legal achievement early in their careers. Born and raised in Italy, Irene brings a global perspective to her immigration practice, shaped by her studies at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where she graduated with honors and focused on international and immigration law.
CTM Legal Group Immigration Team Last updated August 5, 2026 7 min read USCIS Policy Alert · PA-2026-05 Effective August 5, 2026. USCIS officers may now deny an application or petition without first issuing a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny.
If you've noticed a small camera perched on a pole near a busy intersection in your town, there's a good chance it's a Flock Safety camera. These devices have popped up across Chicagoland and downstate Illinois over the past few years, and they've sparked a lot of questions — and a lot of frustration — from everyday drivers.
Affected by the new fixed admission rule? Talk to us → CTM Legal Group ● Immigration Practice Group Immigration Policy Update A new federal rule replaces open-ended status with fixed admission end dates for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign media personnel, scheduled to take effect, September 15, 2026.
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