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重磅警示｜USCIS 新政重磅落地：调整身份不再是常规移民途径，绿卡申请难度显著提升

June 2, 2026 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

2026年5月21日，美国公民及移民服务局（USCIS）发布了政策备忘录 PM-602-0199，标题为 “调整身份属于自由裁量权和行政恩惠事项，是允许申请人免除常规领事签证程序的特殊救济”。随后发布的新闻稿强调，根据《移民与国籍法》第245条（INA § 245），调整身份（AOS）一般仅在特殊情况下才会获得批准。该政策并未取消您提交I-485表格的权利，也未改变法定资格规则。但它标志着移民局回归更严格、传统的法律解释：调整身份是一项属于自由裁量权行使范畴的行政恩惠，而非权利。移民局官员现在必须更严格地权衡全部情况，并通常期望大多数申请人通过海外领事程序（移民签证）获得绿卡，而不是在美国境内调整身份。

ESTATE PLANNING/TRUST

Can You Probate a Will as a Muniment of Title in Texas Without an Attorney?

April 13, 2026 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

Can you probate a will as a muniment of title in Texas without an attorney? The short answer: In very limited circumstances, yes—but the Texas Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in Suday v. Suday clarifies exactly when self-representation is allowed.

ESTATE PLANNING/TRUST

德克萨斯州遗嘱认证攻略：亲人去世时，有遗嘱和无遗嘱到底该怎么办？

March 30, 2026 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

失去亲人本已令人悲痛万分，在此艰难时刻处理遗产事务往往让人倍感压力。在德克萨斯州，遗嘱认证（Probate）程序是由法院监督的法律过程，用于验证遗嘱（如果存在）、清偿债务，并将剩余财产分配给受益人或法定继承人。并非所有财产都需要经过完整遗嘱认证。例如，信托财产（按信托协议处理）、指定了受益人的寿险或退休账户、以及联合所有权（附带生存者权）的财产，通常可直接转移。德克萨斯州实行夫妻共有财产制（Community Property），财产分为婚姻期间取得的夫妻共有财产和婚前、继承或赠与取得的配偶个人财产（Separate Property）。处理方式主要取决于是否存在有效遗嘱。

ESTATE PLANNING/TRUST

Basics of Estate Planning: A Beginner’s Guide

February 4, 2026 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

Estate planning is the smart, proactive process of organizing your assets, outlining your health care preferences, and ensuring your wishes are honored if you become incapacitated or pass away. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just for the ultra-wealthy—anyone with assets, loved ones, or personal priorities can gain tremendous benefits from a thoughtful plan.

BUSINESS LAW

Lowering the Bar: How Murray v. UBS Securities Eases the Path for Whistleblower Claims

February 10, 2024 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

The Supreme Court's fresh decision on February 8, 2024, in Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, serves as a pivotal moment for employers navigating the complexities of whistleblower claims under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. At the heart of this case were the allegations made by Trevor Murray, a research strategist at UBS, who contended that his termination was in retaliation for reporting what...

BUSINESS LAW

Employer’s Guide: Navigating the Filing Season and Meeting Deadlines

January 29, 2024 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

As the filing season commences, it's crucial for employers to stay informed and prepared. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently issued a reminder, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming January 31 deadline for filing Forms W-2 and other wage statements with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This deadline is pivotal for a variety of reasons, and meeting it is...

BUSINESS LAW

New Reporting Obligation for Certain Businesses: The Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule

January 10, 2024 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

The Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule, introduced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), marks a significant shift in the transparency requirements for companies in the United States. This rule, stemming from the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) enacted in 2021, aims to combat financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion by requiring detailed reporting...

BUSINESS LAW

Texas Exempt Salary Requirements: Navigating the Current Landscape and Upcoming Changes

December 11, 2023 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

For employers in Texas, the landscape of exempt salary employee compensation is on the cusp of significant change. The current minimum salary requirement for exempt status stands at $684 per week ($35,568 annually), but a proposed federal increase could dramatically alter this figure.

IMMIGRATION LAW

EB-5投资移民新政策：资本投资两年后可全额收回，条件绿卡期间也可！

October 29, 2023 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

2023年10月11日，移民局就EB-5所需投资时间框架及与终止地区中心相关的投资者提供了额外指南。在投资者的投资已满足创造就业要求的前提下，INA现在只要求投资必须预计将被投资至少两年。如果投资者在提交I-526或I-526E申请时投资已超过两年，按照新政策，投资者在提交相关申请之后，是可以收回其投资的。

IMMIGRATION LAW

9月12日移民局关于杰出人才绿卡申请证据的澄清：与时俱进、更加灵活

September 20, 2023 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

2023年9月12日，美国移民局就基于就业的一类优先杰出人才及研究人员和教授绿卡申请需要提交的证据材料做了最新澄清。我们认为，这个澄清显然比较与时俱进，更加贴近现实，也更显灵活。本文就我们认为澄清中有意思的部分简要介绍如下：

IMMIGRATION LAW

基于婚姻的两年条件绿卡期间，外国人配偶可以离婚并自己申请去除条件吗？

September 12, 2023 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

在基于婚姻的两年条件绿卡期间离婚或婚姻无效后，条件绿卡持有人仍然有机会申请豁免共同申请去除条件要求、自己单独申请去除条件并获得永久绿卡。这个过程可能比较复杂，但并不是不可能的。重要的是，条件绿卡持有人能够根据自身情况提供充分的证据来证明其婚姻是真实、合法的，婚姻的终结或无效不是因为受益人的过错，或者是因为婚姻他方的家庭暴力导致的。

ESTATE PLANNING/TRUST

Exploring Alternatives to Formal Estate Administration

August 3, 2023 | by Lunbing | 0 Comments

When a loved one passes away and leaves with a will, their assets and estate must go through a legal process known as probate, which is to establish the validity of the will in court. The process of admitting a will to probate and the estate administration itself are often referred to collectively as the probate process or the estate...