July 9, 2026 When You Have Two I-140s: Sorting Out AC-21 Portability After an EB-2/EB-3 Downgrade
July 8, 2026 Prevailing Wage Data Announced for 2026-27 Fiscal Year
July 8, 2026 Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization
July 8, 2026 Presence of an Immigrant Population Throughout American History
July 8, 2026 New Consequences for Unpaid Asylum Fees
July 7, 2026 2022 EB-5 Regional Legislation Proposal
March 12, 2026
Aligning DOL Standards with Hiring Practices of H-1B Employers
H-1B employers can increase their chances of approval by aligning their hiring practices with DOL H-1B qualifications.
March 12, 2026
Amended Diversity Visa Rules Released
The State Department released a new rule changing several aspects the Diversity Visa Program effective as of April 10, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Global Entry Program Reactivated Despite DHS Shutdown
Despite the partial DHS shutdown continuing, the Global Entry Program resumed operations on March 11, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
March 4, 2026
DOJ Issues Immigrant Benefits Eligibility Housing Notice
The DOJ announced that noncitizens must satisfy requirements laid out in both the PRWOR Act and Section 214 of Housing & Community Development Act to qualify for immigrant housing benefits.
March 3, 2026
DHS Proposes New Asylum Screening Rule
The DHS proposed a rule strengthening asylum screening procedures aimed rooting out fraudulent employment authorization applications.
March 3, 2026
Immigration Judges Holding Authorities in Contempt
Immigration judges are increasingly holding federal authorities accountable for not complying with court orders.
March 2, 2026
Yemen TPS Designation Terminated
The DHS determined the conditions in Yemen no longer meet the requirements for a TPS designation and will terminate the program on March 3, 2026.
March 2, 2026
Reminder: USCIS Premium Processing Fees Increased
The DHS increased the USCIS premium processing fees for several employment-based visas for the 2027 financial year inline with inflation rates.
March 2, 2026
DACA Recipients Detained
The DHS stated that several DACA recipients, or Dreamers, have been detained and removed from the U.S. despite the program's protections.
February 27, 2026
DHS Appeals Block on Syria TPS Termination
The DHS appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn the court block on the Syria TPS termination after a circuit court ruled in favor keep it.