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By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. You earned an advanced degree. You published research, built a record of achievement, and contributed something meaningful to your field. Then life moved in a different direction. The job market shifted. You took a role that made financial sense for your family. The career pivot was rational — and now there is a gap between what you studied and what you do every day. That gap is not disqualifying. But USCIS will n

By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. Last Updated: May 2026 This is not a rumor. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow confirmed publicly that the agency is actively re-examining immigration cases that were approved under the prior administration — including green cards, asylum grants, and other immigration benefits already in hand. If you hold a green card, have pending immigration benefits, or naturalized in recent years, this development could directly affe

By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. After a car accident in Connecticut, the other driver's insurance company already has a plan. They have adjusters, attorneys, and systems built around one goal: paying out as little as possible on your claim. Most accident victims do not realize this until it is too late. They take the first call. They give the recorded statement. They accept the quick settlement offer before they understand the full extent of the

Matter of D-G-E-A-, 29 I&N Dec. 570 (BIA 2026) By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. The Board of Immigration Appeals has issued one of the most consequential asylum decisions in recent years. Matter of D-G-E-A-, 29 I&N Dec. 570 (BIA 2026), delivers three independent holdings that compound each other in ways that will affect a significant portion of pending asylum and Convention Against Torture claims. If you have a pending asylum application, a pendi

By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. If you have been in a car accident in Connecticut, the decisions you make in the first few days can define the outcome of your entire case. Not the trial. Not the negotiation. The first few days. Here is what I explain to every injury client before we do anything else. 1. Do Not Talk to the Other Driver's Insurance Company They will call you. They may call you the same day as the accident. They will sound helpful,

By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. You were seriously injured in a Connecticut car accident. You did everything right — you hired an attorney, you built your case, and you went to trial. Then the jury ruled against you. Is it over? The answer is no. Connecticut law gives injured plaintiffs real options after a trial loss, and a verdict is not always the final word. What matters now is moving quickly, because the deadlines are strict and they do not

Matter of Arana Castillo, 29 I&N Dec. 593 (BIA 2026) By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. On April 23, 2026, the Acting Attorney General designated Matter of Arana Castillo, 29 I&N Dec. 593 (BIA 2026), as a binding precedent decision. If you are in removal proceedings — or know someone who is — this decision changes the rules in a way you need to understand before you set foot in an immigration courtroom. What Happened in Matter of Arana Castillo The

By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. A new bill introduced in Congress proposes some of the most sweeping changes to the H-1B visa program in decades. If you currently hold an H-1B, are in the process of applying, or employ H-1B workers, you need to understand what this proposal contains — and equally important, what it does not yet mean for you. What the Bill Proposes The "End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026" includes the following provisions: A 3-year

Matter of J-E-L-, 29 I&N Dec. 605 (BIA 2026) By M. Ray Arvand, Esq. | The Law Office of M. Ray Arvand, P.C. A new BIA precedent decision raises the bar for Convention Against Torture (CAT) claims in a significant way. If you or someone you know is seeking protection from removal based on fear of gang or cartel violence, this case is essential reading. Here is what happened, what the Board held, and what it means for pending and future CAT cases. 1. What Happened in Matter of