Family Reunification Parole Termination Blocked

A federal judge declared intent to issue a block against the government's termination of the Family Reunification Program, which gives over ten-thousand people temporary legal…


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CBP Home App Offers Reward for Voluntary Removal

The DHS recently announced that individuals that voluntarily depart the country and register their departure on the CBP Home App will receive payment and a chance to legally…


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February 2026 Visa Bulletin

The February 2026 visa bulletin shows little movement in employment-based visa categories, aside from the EB-3 Professional and Skilled workers category.


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ESTA Visa Waiver Program Fee Increased

Visa waiver program members can apply for pre-screening via the electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) for up to seventy-two hours before departure.


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Immigration Visas Paused for Multiple Countries

The Department of State paused all immigration visas from seventy five different countries such as Haiti, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Russia.


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DHS Rule Shortens Visa Wait Times Abroad for Religious Workers

A new DHS interim final rule eliminates the mandatory one year required wait for individuals reapplying for a religious worker visa, greatly eliminating wait times for priests,…


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USCIS Premium Processing Fee Increased

The DHS increased the USCIS premium processing fees for several employment-based visas for the coming year inline with inflation rates.


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Our Perspective: New H-1B Rules Could Advantage Strategic Filers for the FY 2027 Cap Season

For employers, the most recent announcement updating the new H-1B rules might be beneficial for those looking to secure highly skilled foreign talent.


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U.S. Court of Appeals, the Sixth Circuit, Clarifies Appeals Policy

The Board of Immigration Appeals denied a petition for a removal appeal, citing the petitioners repeated failure to appeal in court as reason why the board didn't have the…


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CBP ACE Portal Modernizes Refund Registration

CBP recently updated its ACE portal to only take online refunds and include tools making it easier for employers to securely track online transactions.


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