Legal Columns
FY 2027 H-1B: Introduction of a “Weighted Selection” Process
DHS will change the H-1B registration selection (lottery) process The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently finalized a new rule that will change the ...
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2026 U.S. Tax Changes Explained
As tax season begins, many taxpayers are focused on completing their current filings. At the same time, it is equally important to look ahead to ...
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Green Card Lottery Paused After Brown University Shooting
Recent events have understandably caused anxiety among immigrants and visa holders in the United States. Following two violent incidents connected to a single suspect on ...
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Visa Bulletin for January 2026
The Immigration Team at Song Law Firm provides the following update based on the U.S. Department of State’s January 2026 Visa Bulletin. The tables below ...
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Can U.S. Citizens Be Deported?
Recent headlines have caused renewed anxiety among immigrants and naturalized U.S. citizens. Following a violent incident in Washington, D.C. on November 26, 2025, former President ...
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Victim of an AI Deepfake? Know Your Legal Rights
Advances in artificial intelligence have made it increasingly easy to manipulate images and videos in ways that appear realistic. As a result, there has been ...
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Can You File a Claim if Pain Starts Late After an Accident?
Many accident victims leave the crash scene assuming they haven’t been hurt. They may feel rattled but otherwise okay. Days or even weeks later, nagging ...
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Proposed Changes to the U.S. Public Charge Rule: What Immigrants Need to Know
For decades, immigrants applying for U.S. green cards or certain visas have feared that accepting public benefits could jeopardize their status. The law considers whether ...
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Hidden Digital Assets in NJ/NY Divorce: How Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Online Income Are Divided
Digital assets—cryptocurrency, NFTs, online royalty streams, virtual property, and digital businesses—have rapidly become one of the most common sources of financial dispute in New Jersey ...
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