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
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.
March 4, 2026
Block Against Unannounced ICE Site Visits Lifted
A federal judge blocked the DHS policy requiring members of Congress to notify immigration authorities of intended ICE site visits at least one week in advance.
March 4, 2026
FY2027 H-1B Cap Registration Period Begins
The H-1B registration period for the 2027 financial years is now underway and will last until March 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
March 4, 2026
DOS Public Charge Policy Notice
The new public charge rule lets the DOS deny visa applicants based on their likelihood to overly rely on government benefits.