April 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2, EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China remain
Read More »USCIS Issues Updates on TPS Terminations and EAD Validity for Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Syria
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published new updates on its Form I‑9 Central website regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Read More »DHS Confirms Review of OPT and STEM OPT
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed in an internal letter dated January 9, 2026 that it is re‑evaluating the scope and duration of Optional Practical
Read More »DHS Proposes New Restrictions on Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released proposed regulations that would significantly limit access to employment authorization for asylum seekers in the United
Read More »March 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2, EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China remain
Read More »USCIS Reaches Cap for First Allocation of H‑2B Visas of FY 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has reached the cap for the additional 18,490 H‑2B visas available under the first returning‑worker
Read More »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
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