USCIS Updates TPS Haiti Employment Authorization Guidance Following Court Order
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and the validity of
Read More »Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Portions of USCIS TPS and Asylum Fee Policies
On July 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order in Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, et al. v. USCIS, granting part of an
Read More »DOS Launches Pilot Program for Faster B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Appointments
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has launched a pilot program that allows certain visitor visa applicants to pay an additional fee for access to earlier visa interview
Read More »August 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
The August 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects limited forward movement in a few categories, namely EB-2 and EB-3 China, and EB-3 Worldwide. The Department of State has indicated
Read More »USCIS Issues New TPS Employment Authorization Guidance for Six Countries Following Court Orders
(Update: July 17, 2026) Just one week after USCIS issued guidance extending employment authorization deadlines following the Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe,
Read More »USCIS Announces FY 2027 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received sufficient H-1B petitions to meet both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree
Read More »USCIS Temporarily Disables New E-Verify Account Validation Feature Following Technical Issues
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that E-Verify employer accounts are currently experiencing technical issues linked to a recently implemented
Read More »DOS to Consolidate Visa Processing in Africa Through Regional Hubs
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a major restructuring of visa operations across Africa, shifting routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services from
Read More »DOS Expands Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Location Policy Worldwide
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has expanded its nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview location policy, making country-of-residence or country-of-nationality processing the
Read More »DOS Expands Immigrant Visa Interview Location Policy Worldwide
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has expanded its immigrant visa (IV) interview location policy, making country-of-residence processing the standard worldwide for most
Read More »DHS Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 public charge regulations and returning to a broader, case-by-case approach when
Read More »DHS Finalizes Fixed-Term Stay Rule for Foreign Students, Exchange Visitors, and Media Representatives
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a significant regulatory change affecting international students and exchange visitors by ending the longstanding
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