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In cases of H-1B fraud, USCIS can use findings from withdrawn petitions for making decisions regarding future immigration benefits requests.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


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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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