H-1B Lottery Rules Changed

The Department of Labor announced the implementation of the new H-1B lottery rules that favors high paying petitioners rather than randomly granting visas to all petitioners.

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Immigration Court Detainment Prompts ‘No-Shows’ to Skyrocket

Given the increase of detainment operations in immigration court, many individuals are not showing up to their hearings which leads to them being removed in absentia.

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Legal Residency Pathways Decrease

Since January 2025, the number of legal residency pathways has decreased as the government increases its' oversight of the immigration vetting process.

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VAWA Program Guidelines Updated

To better combat immigration fraud, USCIS made a statement clarifying the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program guidelines.

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Diversity Visa Lottery Suspended

In light of recent events, the Department of Homeland Security has suspended the Diversity Visa (DV1) lottery for the purpose of review.

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January 2026 Visa Bulletin

The January 2026 visa bulletin will advancement in the Dates for Filing across all employment-based categories except for the the EB-3 visa.

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Nonimmigrant Visa Holders: Refrain from Traveling Abroad

Given increasingly strict and inconsistent immigration landscape, nonimmigrant visa holders should refrain from traveling abroad unless necessary.

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Immigration Restrictions Expanded for Several Countries

The government imposed immigration and travel restrictions for multiple countries, many deemed a "high risk" to public safety and national security.

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USCIS Photo ID Policy Updated

Applicants filing USCIS forms can't reuse the same photo as their id if it's more than three years old, replacing the five year grace period implemented during COVID.

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Family Parole Program Terminated for Multiple Countries

The DHS is terminating the family reunification parole program, any beneficiaries and their immediate family members should file a Form I-485 or leave the country as soon as possible.

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H-1B Lawsuit Filed by Multiple States

Twenty states from across the political aisle recently filed a lawsuit against the $100k H-1B visa application fee, the largest of its' kind so far.

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Visa Holders Report Rise in Prudential Visa Revocation

Visa holders, especially H-1B and H-4 holders, are reporting a uptake in prudential visa rejections as part of increased government scrutiny towards the H-1B program.

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Immigrant Gold Card Available Now

The immigrant Gold Card Program is now available, it gives beneficiaries an expedited path to lawful permanent status and even naturalization.

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Visa Appointments Postponed for H-1B and H-4 Petitioners

U.S. consulates are cancelling and rescheduling visa appointments for prospective H-1B and H-4 petitioners, with some appointments being rescheduled as late as 2026.

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Green Card Interviews Result in Detention of Noncitizen Spouses

Recently, noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens have reported being detained when attending their green card interviews.

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SEVIS Verification Period Begins

The annual SEVIS verification period is currently underway, with school officials having until March 2, 2026 to fill out and submit the proper documentation.

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Employment Authorization Document Validity Period Decreased

USCIS reduced the validity period of many employment authorization documents from five years to eighteen months and tightened processing procedures.

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Green Card Removal Cancellation Denied by Circuit Court

A 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling reaffirms that green card holders can face removal from the U.S. if convicted of certain crimes within seven of their arrival.

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Government Pushes Court to Drop H-1B Fee Lawsuit

The government requested a federal court to drop the Chamber of Commerce's lawsuit against the implementation of the $100k H-1B fee.

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Visa Applicants Must Disclose Online Presence to DOS

Starting on December 15, H-1B and H-4 visa applicants must disclose their online presence and set their social media accounts to public as part of the review process.

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