Alert: Scheduled SEVP E-mail Decommissioning

The Department of Homeland Security announced closure of several SEVP e-mail inboxes effective May 22, 2026.

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Supreme Court Considers Blocking Asylum Seekers

SCOTUS considering redefining the legal definition of arriving in the U.S. could let the government block asylum seekers at the southern border.

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Bill Proposes H-1B Fee Exemption for Healthcare Workers

The House of Representatives introduced a bipartisan bill giving healthcare workers an exemption from the H-1B fee.

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H-1B Registration Period Ends

The initial H-1B registration period for the 2027 fiscal year ended on March 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. eastern standard time.

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ICE Agents Alleviate TSA Shutdown at Airports

ICE agents arrived at U.S airports, alleviating the TSA delays cause by the continuous DHS shutdown.

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Alert: Rise in Immigration Scams

Since immigration scams are on the rise, spotting a potential scam is an increasingly important skill amidst the strict immigration landscape.

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Circuit Court Clarifies Hardship Claims’ Impact on Removal Cancellation

For individuals facing removal from the United States, adding key evidence to a removal cancellation petition too late will significantly weaken their position.

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H-1B Registration Period Extended

USCIS extended the end of the H-1B registration period until 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time on March 19, 2026.

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Expansion of Visa Bond Pilot Program

The State Department expanded the visa bond program to B-1 and B-2 applicants to Ethiopia, Cambodia, Georgia, Mongolia, and Tunisia.

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April 2026 Visa Bulletin

The April visa bulletin marks the sixth consecutive month the government's used the Dates for Filing chart, indicating they want more filings in the pipeline.

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Visa Pause 2026: The K-1 Visa as an Alternative Path

For individuals from countries affected by the pause in visa processing, the K-1 visa could be a viable alternate pathway if they're engaged to a U.S. citizen.

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March 18, 2026 USCIS H-1B Fraud Precedent Change

In cases of H-1B fraud, USCIS can use findings from withdrawn petitions for making decisions regarding future immigration benefits requests.

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Visa Processing Suspended Across Middle East

Due to the ongoing conflict, visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates across several Middle Eastern and South Asian countries is suspended until further notice

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Government Turns to Immigrant Workers to Fill Labor Shortage

The government reversed it's strict enforcement measures against immigrant workers in the agriculture industry in favor of changes to the H-2A visa program.

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BIA Redefines “Admission” After Lawful Entry Under Immigration Law

The Board's decision redefines admission after lawful entry under immigration law as only occurring after authorization from an immigration officer, not physical entry into the U.S.

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H-1B Changes at the State Level and Their Impact

H-1B program changes are making employers more selective with sponsorships due the increased costs at federal, state, and local levels.

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Courts Stay Multiple TPS Terminations

Multiple federal courts blocked DHS efforts to enforce TPS terminations for Ethiopia, South Sudan, Syria, and Myanmar.

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Automatic EAD Extensions Reduced

USCIS greatly reduced or eliminated automatic EAD extensions for TPS-based authorization documents.

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Explaining the Immigration Enforcement Network

Immigration enforcement agencies have developed an extensive network to conduct detention and removal operations.

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New Immigration Judges Have Enforcement Backgrounds

The DOJ instated a multitude of immigration judges, most of whom have a background in law enforcement rather than immigration or the judiciary.

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