August 14, 2026
USCIS Will Require Electronic Filing for Certain Immigration Forms
The DHS released an interim final rule mandating electronic filing for certain USCIS immigration benefits request forms.
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August 14, 2026
BIA Overturns Advance Parole Travel Protections
Due to a recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals, traveling abroad on advance parole now triggers a three to ten year unlawful presence bar from re-entering the U.S.
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August 12, 2026
The Department of State Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent
The Department of State formally implemented the visa bond program for individuals applying for B-1 or B-2 visitors visa.
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August 12, 2026
State Department Proposes Changes to J-1 Visa Termination Rules
The U.S. Department of State proposed a rule increasing its authority within J-1 visa termination decisions.
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August 11, 2026
DHS Advances Proposal Eliminating Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers
The DHS proposed eliminating the 60 day grace period for nonimmigrant workers that lose their job in the U.S.
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August 10, 2026
BIA Clarifies Limits of Asylum Claims
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled persecution on account of military conscription doesn't apply to asylum claims.
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August 10, 2026
Additional Biometric Fee Now Applies to H-1B and L-1 Extension
The DHS expanded the Biometric entry-exit fee requirement to individuals filing for H-1B and L-1 visa extension.
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August 7, 2026
New Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism
The U.S. government enacted two executive orders rolling back birthright citizenship for children whose parents are proven foreign agents.
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August 7, 2026
Employers Fear Immigrant Worker Shortage
Employers fear a possible immigrant worker shortage due the amount of people losing employment authorization with the termination of Haiti's TPS designation.
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August 6, 2026
Asylum Application Updated
USCIS released a new version of the Application for Asylum and for Withholding Removal effective as of July 28, 2026.
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