DOL and DHS Issue 64,716 Supplemental H‑2B Visas for FY 2026
The US Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a temporary final rule authorizing up to 64,716 supplemental H‑2B visas for Fiscal
Read More »FY 2027 H‑1B Cap: Initial Registration Period Opens March 4, 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H‑1B cap will open at 12:00 pm ET on March 4, 2026, and
Read More »Texas Governor Orders Freeze on New H‑1B Petitions by State Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive instructing all state agencies and public institutions of higher education to halt the filing of new H‑1B visa petitions
Read More »Argentina Accepts US Green Cards for Visa-Free Tourist and Business Entry
The Ministry of National Security has announced that the immigration authority will accept permanent residence permits (“Green Cards”) issued by the United States
Read More »DHS Changes H-1B Lottery Process for FY 2027
On December 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced amended regulations for the H-1B lottery selection process that prioritize visa allocations for
Read More »Trump Administration Proposed Weighted H-1B Lottery Rule Under White House Review
On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Trump administration’s proposed rule that would overhaul the H-1B visa lottery system, shifting from a randomized selection process to
Read More »US Consular Posts Cancel & Reschedule H-1B and H-4 Appointments
According to overnight reports, several US consulates have cancelled or rescheduled visa appointments originally scheduled for mid-December or later to March or later in
Read More »Reports: DOS to Review Social Media of H-1B Applicants and Spouses for “Censorship” Involvement
According to media reports regarding a State Department Cable, the Trump administration will increase vetting for H-1B visa applicants, and their dependent spouses,
Read More »DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
Starting December 15, 2025, the US Department of State (DOS) will expand its online presence review requirement to include all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents.
Read More »USCIS Issues Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Fee: Eligibility, Payment Instructions and Exception Requests
Following the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, which introduced a USD 100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions filed on or after 12:01 AM EDT, September
Read More »DHS Proposes Wage-Based H-1B Lottery Reform
On September 23, 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a proposed rule that would overhaul the H-1B visa lottery system, shifting from a randomized
Read More »Trump Administration to Add $100,000 Fee for H-1B Applications
On Friday, September 19, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that would require a USD 100,000 fee for H-1B applications. It has been anticipated for several weeks
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