September 2, 2026 Parents With Citizen Children Must Prove Legal Status for Passports
September 2, 2026 Proposed Changes to H-4 Visa Spousal Employment
September 2, 2026 Unregistered Voluntary Departure Comes with a Price
September 2, 2026 USCIS Reinstates Neighborhood Investigations for Citizenship Applicants
September 2, 2026 State Department Proposes Fee Payment for Expedited Visa Interviews
August 28, 2026 Judge Denies Bid to Force Extradition of ICE Agent
March 18, 2026
Visa Pause 2026: The K-1 Visa as an Alternative Path
For individuals from countries affected by the pause in visa processing, the K-1 visa could be a viable alternate pathway if they're engaged to a U.S. citizen.
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026 USCIS H-1B Fraud Precedent Change
In cases of H-1B fraud, USCIS can use findings from withdrawn petitions for making decisions regarding future immigration benefits requests.
March 17, 2026
Visa Processing Suspended Across Middle East
Due to the ongoing conflict, visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates across several Middle Eastern and South Asian countries is suspended until further notice
March 17, 2026
Government Turns to Immigrant Workers to Fill Labor Shortage
The government reversed it's strict enforcement measures against immigrant workers in the agriculture industry in favor of changes to the H-2A visa program.
March 17, 2026
BIA Redefines “Admission” After Lawful Entry Under Immigration Law
The Board's decision redefines admission after lawful entry under immigration law as only occurring after authorization from an immigration officer, not physical entry into the U.S.
March 17, 2026
H-1B Changes at the State Level and Their Impact
H-1B program changes are making employers more selective with sponsorships due the increased costs at federal, state, and local levels.
March 16, 2026
Courts Stay Multiple TPS Terminations
Multiple federal courts blocked DHS efforts to enforce TPS terminations for Ethiopia, South Sudan, Syria, and Myanmar.
March 16, 2026
Automatic EAD Extensions Reduced
USCIS greatly reduced or eliminated automatic EAD extensions for TPS-based authorization documents.
March 14, 2026
Explaining the Immigration Enforcement Network
Immigration enforcement agencies have developed an extensive network to conduct detention and removal operations.
March 14, 2026
New Immigration Judges Have Enforcement Backgrounds
The DOJ instated a multitude of immigration judges, most of whom have a background in law enforcement rather than immigration or the judiciary.
March 12, 2026
Aligning DOL Standards with Hiring Practices of H-1B Employers
H-1B employers can increase their chances of approval by aligning their hiring practices with DOL H-1B qualifications.
March 12, 2026
Amended Diversity Visa Rules Released
The State Department released a new rule changing several aspects the Diversity Visa Program effective as of April 10, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Global Entry Program Reactivated Despite DHS Shutdown
Despite the partial DHS shutdown continuing, the Global Entry Program resumed operations on March 11, 2026.
March 10, 2026
No Lawsuits Filed Against Weighted H-1B Lottery
Despite widespread criticism by lawyers, the weighted H-1B selection lottery hasn't been challenged in court and will affect the FY2027 H-1B cap lottery.
March 10, 2026
An Overlooked Opportunity for Founders: The H-1B Entrepreneur Path
The H-1B entrepreneur pathway gives prospective beneficiaries more freedom from government scrutiny than the standard H-1B petition process.
March 9, 2026
Automatic Dismissal of Immigration Appeals Cases Blocked
A federal judge blocked the DOJ's proposed rule giving the BIA power to reject immigration appeals without reviewing them beforehand.
March 9, 2026
Few Employers Pay the New H-1B Fee
Since its implementation last September, fewer than seventy employers have paid the new $100,000 H-1B fee.
March 6, 2026
Circuit Court Voids BIA Validity of Evidence Decision
The First Circuit Court ruled the BIA erred in not verifying the authenticity appellant's evidence before making a decision.
March 6, 2026
USCIS Updates Form I-129 ahead of H-1B Registration
USCIS updated the I-129 petition form to make it easier for immigration agents to assign H-1B applicants a wage level as part of the new lottery rules.
March 5, 2026
Third Country Removals Ruled Unlawful
A federal judge ruled arbitrary third country removals are unlawful and the government must try to remove individuals to their country of origin first.
