USCIS Ends Rfes and Notices of Intent to Deny for H-1B, Green Card, and Citizenship
New USCIS policy effective August 5, 2026, allows immediate denial of incomplete immigration applications without first issuing a…
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Travel Risks for H-1B, OPT, and Pending Green Card Holders Under Current U.S. Policy
New 2026 USCIS policies label green card adjustments as 'extraordinary relief,' increasing travel risks for visa holders and…
US Proposes H-1B, L-1 Renewal Fees, 9-11 Response, Biometric Entry-Exit Fee Hike
DHS is advancing a rule to apply $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 surcharges to visa extensions for large…
Ghost Offices and Geographic Compliance: H-1B Homebuyer Exodus from North Texas
Texas probes H-1B 'ghost offices' as return-to-office mandates and stricter federal visa rules trigger a housing market exodus…
Colombia Work Visa Processing Delays Intensify Amid Presidential Transition
U.S. visa delays for Colombians now exceed 30 days due to new 2026 vetting rules, social media checks,…
New H-2A Farm Wage Rates Take Effect August 3, 2026
Key Takeaways New H-2A adverse effect wage rates take effect August 3, 2026, or August 17 for the…
Westjet Flight Attendants Launch Strike Disrupting Hundreds of Summer Flights
WestJet cancels 309 flights as 4,400 flight attendants strike over unpaid ground work, affecting 250,000 passengers during the…
What Is the C09 EAD Category? Complete Guide
Eligibility Code (c)(9) Key Form Form I-765 Filing Fee $260 Max Validity 18 months C09 is the eligibility…
Proposed State Department Rule Tightens J-1 Visa Duration of Status Rules
DHS and the State Department are ending duration of status and setting fixed admission dates for J-1 and…