January 22, 2026
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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January 22, 2026
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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January 22, 2026
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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January 20, 2026
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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January 15, 2026
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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January 15, 2026
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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January 13, 2026
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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January 12, 2026
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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January 9, 2026
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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January 7, 2026
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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