February 17, 2026
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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February 17, 2026
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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February 16, 2026
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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February 16, 2026
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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February 13, 2026
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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February 13, 2026
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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February 13, 2026
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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February 12, 2026
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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February 11, 2026
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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February 10, 2026
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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