DHS Terminates TPS for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. The termination will take effect 60 days after the
Read More »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 »California Implements New Workplace “Know Your Rights” Notice Requirement Beginning February 1, 2026
Beginning February 1, 2026, all California employers will be required to provide written notice of employees’ workplace and constitutional rights to all new hires and
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 »DOL Announces Updated Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H‑2A Range Occupations
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has published a notice announcing the annual update to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) applicable to H‑2A workers employed in herding
Read More »DHS Issues Interim Final Rule Reducing Wait Times for Religious Workers Abroad
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an interim final rule that removes the long‑standing requirement for certain R‑1 religious workers to remain
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS for Somalia
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Somalia will end on March 17, 2026. This decision follows a
Read More »February 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1 and EB-2; while EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China and
Read More »USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has issued a final rule adjusting premium processing fees to account for
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy Memo on Immigration Applications from High-Risk Countries
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a policy memorandum clarifying its policy for adjudicating applications submitted by foreign nationals from
Read More »DHS and DOJ Issue Final Rule on Asylum Eligibility Related to Security and Public Health Risks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a final rule published in the Federal Register that clarifies circumstances under
Read More »USCIS Revises VAWA Eligibility to Reduce Fraud
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to update and clarify how the agency applies certain statutory provisions for
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