H-1B Employers Checklist

With the FY2027 H-1B registration fee around the corner, employers taking certain steps increases their sponsored employee's chances of being accepted.


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DHS Shutdown: What to Know

The DHS shutdown doesn't currently impact immigration enforcement operations, which will continue as normal until further notice.


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Lawmakers Push for H-1B Fee Exemption

A bipartisan group of over one hundred lawmakers urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adopt an exemption for health care workers from the new…


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Voluntary Departure Rates Hit All Time High

Given the increasingly strict immigration landscape, voluntary departure rates reached an all time high.


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End Date Checklist for Designated School Officials

Keeping track of procedural requirements helps designated school officials better prepare for student visa registration season.


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Notice to Appear for Pending I-485 Applicants: A Guide

Highlighting increased government scrutiny, USCIS issues a Notice to Appear to I-485 applicants if they detect possible immigration fraud or national security threats.


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DOL Announces PERM and PWD Processing Times

The DOL announced new PERM processing time and PWD determinations, outlining how long H-1B petitioners wait for employment verification.


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F-1 and M-1 Student Visa Compliance, Travel, and Status Protection

Given the increased scrutiny by federal agents towards student visa programs, F-1 and M-1 visa applicants need to do everything in their power to increase their chances of…


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Navigating the B-2 Visa Bridge in 2026

The B-2 visa bridge strategy remains one of the most important tools for H-1B workers experiencing termination of employment.


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Immigration Enforcement Cooperation Splits States

In light of immigration enforcement trends, lawmakers and local law enforcement are increasingly split on whether to support or resist cooperating with immigration agents.


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