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Adjustment of Status Faces Higher Scrutiny

AOS is discretionary, not a substitute for standard immigrant visa processing

USCIS Denials for Signature Errors

From July 10, 2026, USCIS may reject or deny filings with signature defects

Understanding EB-2 National Interest Waiver

USCIS outlines EB-2 NIW eligibility under Matter of Dhanasar

DHS Updates Asylum Fee Rules

DHS Introduces Annual Asylum Fee and H.R. 1 Measures

USCIS Reaches FY 2026 H-2B Cap

USCIS reaches second FY 2026 H-2B returning worker cap

Top Reasons USCIS Issues RFEs in 2026

RFEs remain key in 2026, with stricter scrutiny of documentation and eligibility

Understanding OPT, CPT and STEM Extension

OPT vs CPT vs H-1B: Complete Guide for International Students in the U.S

H-1B Lottery Results

USCIS Completes First Round of FY 2027 H-1B Lottery

Social Media Vetting

U.S. Expands Social Media Screening for Visa Applicants Starting March 30, 2026

H 2B Cap

H-2B Visa Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2026

US Diversity Visa Update: Passport Rule Now Mandatory

US Diversity Visa Update: Passport Rule Now Mandatory

March 2026 Visa Bulletin

Key Updates for Employment-Based Green Card Applicants.

New Form I 129 (02/27/2026 Edition)

USCIS Releases New Form I‑129 for H-1B and Work Visa Filings in 2026

FY 2027 H 1B Cap Registration

FY 2027 H‑1B Cap: Essential Insights for Employers and Representatives

H 2B Cap

Cap Reached for First Allocation of Returning Worker H‑2B Visas in FY 2026

R-1 Visa Update

DHS Eliminates One-Year Foreign Residency Requirement for R-1 Religious Workers

FY 2027 H-1B Registration Opens

FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Period Opens March 4, 2026

Premium Processing Fee

USCIS Announces Premium Processing Fee Increases Effective March 1, 2026

Immigration Pause

U.S. Announces Pause on Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries

H-1B Tips for International Professionals

U.S. Updates H-1B Selection to Favor Experienced, Higher-Paid Roles

H-1B Visa Fee Clarified

Court Decision Regarding H-1B Visa Fee

Proclamation Update

H.R.1 Impact

Government Shutdown

Reclassification

Policy Update

EB-5 Visa Program

PERM Guide 2025