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09/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2026 11:12
Sherry Neal Examines USCIS State License Adjudication Trends in The National Law Review
CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 - Sherry Neal, Partner at Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., the exclusive U.S. affiliate law firm of Envoy Global, recently authored an article for The National Law Review examining U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudications involving state licensure requirements in employment-based immigration cases.
In the article, "When USCIS Disregards Government Regulations: A Troubling USCIS Trend in State License Cases," Neal discusses recent cases in which USCIS issued requests for evidence (RFEs) or denied petitions involving state licensure requirements despite existing regulatory provisions that allow certain beneficiaries to obtain professional licenses after petition approval or admission to the U.S.
The article reviews the regulatory framework governing state licensure requirements and analyzes how those requirements have been applied in select USCIS adjudications. Neal also explores the potential implications for employers sponsoring foreign nationals in licensed professions, including healthcare and education.
In addition, the article provides practical considerations for employers navigating licensure-related requirements and preparing for potential adjudication challenges in employment-based immigration matters.
About Sherry Neal
Sherry Neal is a Partner at Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., where she advises employers on employment-based immigration strategy, compliance and workforce mobility matters. With more than two decades of immigration law experience, she represents organizations ranging from multinational corporations to healthcare providers, nonprofit entities and growing businesses. Neal is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and frequently contributes thought leadership on emerging immigration law developments.
About The National Law Review
The National Law Review is a leading legal news and analysis publication covering developments in law, regulation and public policy. Its immigration law coverage provides attorneys and business leaders with insights into significant policy, compliance and adjudication trends affecting employers and foreign nationals.
About Envoy Global
Envoy Global is the leading corporate immigration services provider committed to delivering a better way for companies to manage global immigration. We bring together smart, friendly legal teams and smart, friendly technology to make immigration easier for companies and the global talent they depend on. From securing visas and work authorizations, to supporting business travelers and remote workers, to providing strategic guidance that keeps programs running efficiently, Envoy Global is ready to help you win the race for global talent.
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