March 10, 2026
No Lawsuits Filed Against Weighted H-1B Lottery
Despite widespread criticism by lawyers, the weighted H-1B selection lottery hasn't been challenged in court and will affect the FY2027 H-1B cap lottery.
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March 10, 2026
An Overlooked Opportunity for Founders: The H-1B Entrepreneur Path
The H-1B entrepreneur pathway gives prospective beneficiaries more freedom from government scrutiny than the standard H-1B petition process.
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March 9, 2026
Automatic Dismissal of Immigration Appeals Cases Blocked
A federal judge blocked the DOJ's proposed rule giving the BIA power to reject immigration appeals without reviewing them beforehand.
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March 9, 2026
Few Employers Pay the New H-1B Fee
Since its implementation last September, fewer than seventy employers have paid the new $100,000 H-1B fee.
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March 6, 2026
Circuit Court Voids BIA Validity of Evidence Decision
The First Circuit Court ruled the BIA erred in not verifying the authenticity appellant's evidence before making a decision.
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March 6, 2026
USCIS Updates Form I-129 ahead of H-1B Registration
USCIS updated the I-129 petition form to make it easier for immigration agents to assign H-1B applicants a wage level as part of the new lottery rules.
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March 5, 2026
Third Country Removals Ruled Unlawful
A federal judge ruled arbitrary third country removals are unlawful and the government must try to remove individuals to their country of origin first.
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March 4, 2026
Block Against Unannounced ICE Site Visits Lifted
A federal judge blocked the DHS policy requiring members of Congress to notify immigration authorities of intended ICE site visits at least one week in advance.
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March 4, 2026
FY2027 H-1B Cap Registration Period Begins
The H-1B registration period for the 2027 financial years is now underway and will last until March 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
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March 4, 2026
DOS Public Charge Policy Notice
The new public charge rule lets the DOS deny visa applicants based on their likelihood to overly rely on government benefits.
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