DHS Announces Inflation-Based Fee Adjustments for HR-1 Immigration Fees Effective January 1, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has published a Federal Register notice announcing inflationary
Read More »DHS Proposes Public Charge Rule Reinstatement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to rescind the 2022 public charge regulations and restore a broader
Read More »Trump Administration Introduces ‘FIFA Pass’ for Expedited US Visa Appointments Ahead of World Cup
As reported by various news outlets, the Trump administration has announced a new initiative designed to streamline visa processing for international travelers attending the
Read More »Federal Court Strikes Down EB-5 Fee Hikes, Reinstates Lower Filing Fees
On November 12, 2025, in a significant win for EB-5 stakeholders, a federal court has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration
Read More »December 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the December 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2 and EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China and
Read More »OFLC Announces Extensions and Emergency Procedures Following Government Shutdown
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has issued guidance to address disruptions caused by the recent government shutdown, which halted application processing and
Read More »Changes to the Entry Period for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) Program
The US Department of State (DOS) has announced upcoming changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) Program entry process for the DV-2027 cycle. While the exact registration start
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS for South Sudan
Effective January 5, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will officially terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan, ending
Read More »DOL Resumes Labor Certification and Prevailing Wage Processing
On October 31, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed full operations following recent disruptions
Read More »DHS Proposes Sweeping Expansion of Biometric Data Collection for Immigration Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a proposed rule that would significantly broaden its authority to collect biometric data from individuals involved in
Read More »US Sets Historic Low Refugee Admissions Cap for FY 2026
On September 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Determination setting the refugee admissions ceiling at 7,500 for Fiscal Year 2026 — the lowest cap on
Read More »DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) that ends the practice of automatically extending Employment Authorization Documents
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