November 5, 2026 Undocumented Immigrants Face Immediate Removal for Attempted Re-Entry
November 5, 2026 Ninth Circuit Halts Diversity Visa Lottery Reactivation
November 5, 2026 Proposed PERM Changes Clear Federal Review
November 5, 2026 CDC Imposes DRC Proof of Travel Requirement
November 4, 2026 What the 2026 Midterms Means for Immigration Policy
November 4, 2026 Long-Present, Interior Arrested Noncitizens Subject to Mandatory Detention
November 4, 2026 Traveling Abroad for the 2026 Holidays: What Foreign Nationals Should Know
November 5, 2026
Undocumented Immigrants Face Immediate Removal for Attempted Re-Entry
Undocumented immigrants are subject to mandatory detention and imprisonment of at least two years if they're convicted.
November 5, 2026
Ninth Circuit Halts Diversity Visa Lottery Reactivation
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay against the judicial order restarting the Diversity Visa, meaning no one can apply to program.
November 5, 2026
Proposed PERM Changes Clear Federal Review
The DOL's proposed PERM changes have cleared federal review and will be published in the federal register.
November 5, 2026
CDC Imposes DRC Proof of Travel Requirement
All airlines must obtain proof international travelers haven't been to the DRC in the past 21 days, as part of a new travel requirement.
November 4, 2026
What the 2026 Midterms Means for Immigration Policy
In light of the 2026 midterm results, the method and rhetoric of immigration policy will likely change.
November 4, 2026
Long-Present, Interior Arrested Noncitizens Subject to Mandatory Detention
The Fifth Circuit ruled undocumented immigrants are susceptible to mandatory detention, even if they've been living in the U.S. for multiple years and don't have a criminal record.
November 4, 2026
Traveling Abroad for the 2026 Holidays: What Foreign Nationals Should Know
Foreign residents should makes sure their legal status is up to date and that they have all the correct legal documents before traveling abroad.
October 28, 2026
Fifth Circuit Rules in Favor of Indefinite ICE Detainment
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled certain individuals can stay in ICE detainment without a bond hearing while they're cases are pending.
October 28, 2026
Most Immigrants Being Removed Don’t Have Criminal Records
According to a recent study, less than 30% of immigrants removed by ICE in the last 18 months have a criminal record.
October 28, 2026
November 2026 Visa Bulletin
USCIS published the November 2026 visa bulletin. This month only saw forward movement in the EB-3 and EB-3 other workers categories.
October 22, 2026
DHS Finalizes Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions
The Department of Homeland Security finalized the elimination of automatic work permit extensions through a new final rule published on October 14, 2026.
October 22, 2026
How Employers Can Review Their Readiness for PERM Recruitment
Under current federal guidelines, the best way for employers to stay compliant involves reviewing their entire PERM recruitment process.
October 22, 2026
Sponsoring Employers’ Guide: Demonstrating Ability to Pay on Form I-140
Filing a Form I-140, or Petition for Alien Worker, requires proved ability to pay (ATP) from sponsoring employers.
October 21, 2026
DHS Sends Proposed Premium Processing Rule to the White House for Review
USCIS proposed changes to premium visa processing for immigration benefits applications, but the exact details aren't publicly known yet.
October 21, 2026
Employers and Green Card Sponsor Suspensions
Despite increased restrictions and enforcement, green card sponsors shouldn't be discouraged from hiring foreign workers.
October 15, 2026
State Department Ordered to Open 2027 Diversity Visa
The Department of State is ordered to open the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery. The registration date for the lottery process must be announced by midnight, October 15, 2026. The registration period must be opened for a minimum of 30 days. The California Federal Court retains jurisdiction over implementation of the order. Interested individuals must actively monitor announcements and act as soon as possible.
October 15, 2026
Automatic EAD Extension Eliminated
The automatic 540-day extension for some employment authorization categories during timely filed renewals is now revoked, effective October 14, 2026. Per the federal government, eliminating the automatic extension provides for greater security. Individuals should continue to submit renewal applications as soon as possible to minimize employment disruption.
October 14, 2026
DHS Reconsidering Deference to Previous Decision
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reconsidering deference to a previous decision. In the proposal, the current process USCIS officers use to defer to the previous approval status as long as the employer, worker, and information remains the same will end. H-1B holders are affected the most by this potential change. The proposed rule is posted to the Federal Register and open for a 30-day comment period. Visa applications are unaffected for the time being.
October 13, 2026
PERM Process Targeted for Large Tech Companies
The Trump Administration suspended several large technology companies from applying for the PERM program for their employees. Among the companies included are Microsoft, Adobe, Tata, Capgemini and others. The suspension is indefinite, meaning identified companies submissions in process are stalled and no new applications will be accepted. The basis of the suspension is abuse of the system and process. This is not a concern for those with permanent residency. The adminitration is expected to present a proposal that will revise the PERM program.
October 7, 2026
F-1 Students and Community Colleges
F-1 Students should consider Community College for many reasons. It is critical to be informed in order to ensure compliance. It is critical to understand the importance of retaining the F-1 status as a student, the role and limitations of online classes, and what to consider when transferring from a community college to a university.