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
Read More »Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Visa Restrictions Targeting Social Media Researchers
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has temporarily blocked a State Department policy that authorized visa denials, revocations, exclusions, and removals based on certain
Read More »U.S. Embassy and Consulate in the UAE Suspend Consular Appointments Amid Regional Security Concerns
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have announced the cancellation of consular appointments scheduled between July 13 and July 15, 2026,
Read More »USCIS Extends TPS Employment Authorization Deadlines Following Supreme Court TPS Decision
(Update: July 10, 2026) USCIS has issued a new series of E-Verify and Form I-9 updates affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from Burma (Myanmar),
Read More »USCIS Opens New Atlanta Asylum Office to Expand Interview Capacity
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening of a new Atlanta Asylum Office, expanding the agency’s capacity to conduct affirmative
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