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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January 6, 2026
Marriage-Based Green Card Warning Issued
Greater levels of USCIS scrutiny during the review process places the burden of proving legitimacy on the couples applying for a marriage-based green card.
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January 6, 2026
Visa Bond Program Expanded
The government expanded the visa bond program to a total of thirteen countries, meaning visitors have to pay a $15,000 reimbursable fee.
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January 6, 2026
H-1B Fee Lawsuit Appeal Granted
A D.C. federal judge gave the Chamber of Commerce a fast-track in appealing the denial of its H-1B fee lawsuit, giving the chamber until January 9 for filing the appeal.
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December 31, 2025
Asylum Seekers’ Cases Asked to be Summarily Dismissed by DHS
DHS is asking courts to dismiss asylum cases prior to consideration, removing asylum seekers to safe third country options. This is the latest in a string of actions from the…
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