October 22, 2026
DHS Finalizes Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions
The Department of Homeland Security finalized the elimination of automatic work permit extensions through a new final rule published on October 14, 2026.
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October 22, 2026
How Employers Can Review Their Readiness for PERM Recruitment
Under current federal guidelines, the best way for employers to stay compliant involves reviewing their entire PERM recruitment process.
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October 22, 2026
Sponsoring Employers’ Guide: Demonstrating Ability to Pay on Form I-140
Filing a Form I-140, or Petition for Alien Worker, requires proved ability to pay (ATP) from sponsoring employers.
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October 21, 2026
DHS Sends Proposed Premium Processing Rule to the White House for Review
USCIS proposed changes to premium visa processing for immigration benefits applications, but the exact details aren't publicly known yet.
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October 21, 2026
Employers and Green Card Sponsor Suspensions
Despite increased restrictions and enforcement, green card sponsors shouldn't be discouraged from hiring foreign workers.
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October 15, 2026
State Department Ordered to Open 2027 Diversity Visa
The Department of State is ordered to open the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery. The registration date for the lottery process must be announced by midnight, October 15, 2026. The…
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October 15, 2026
Automatic EAD Extension Eliminated
The automatic 540-day extension for some employment authorization categories during timely filed renewals is now revoked, effective October 14, 2026. Per the federal government,…
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October 14, 2026
DHS Reconsidering Deference to Previous Decision
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reconsidering deference to a previous decision. In the proposal, the current process USCIS officers use to defer to the previous…
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October 13, 2026
PERM Process Targeted for Large Tech Companies
The Trump Administration suspended several large technology companies from applying for the PERM program for their employees. Among the companies included are Microsoft, Adobe,…
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October 7, 2026
F-1 Students and Community Colleges
F-1 Students should consider Community College for many reasons. It is critical to be informed in order to ensure compliance. It is critical to understand the importance of…
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