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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 notice it, and if...

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 affect you. Here is...

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 their injuries — and...