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A small selection of recent posts from the Sophie Zhang Team's policy and practice briefings. Topics range from USCIS adjudication trends to lottery results, fee changes, and case-strategy guidance for founders, investors, and exceptional-ability candidates.

Case insight
I-130 Approved, Immigrant Visa Refused? How an I-601 Waiver Opened a Way Forward
An approved I-130 is not an approved green card. An arrest record, a claimed overstay, or inconsistent records can derail the final eligibility review. Here is how an I-601 waiver turned around a complicated case that once looked all but impossible.
October 9, 2026
Guide
Divorced Before Removing Conditions? Filing the I-751 on Your Own: Eligibility, Evidence, and Interviews
If your marriage has ended or your spouse will not cooperate, you may still be able to remove the conditions on your green card. When can you file the I-751 alone, how do you show the marriage was genuine, and will there be an interview?
September 2, 2026
Regulatory update
USCIS Tightens Discretionary Review of I-485 Applications: How Should Applicants Respond?
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued a new policy memo tightening discretionary review of I-485 adjustment applications, raising new risks for green card applicants in the U.S.
May 31, 2026

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