USCIS Will Reject Outdated Form I-129 for FY2027 H-1B Petitions Starting April 1
USCIS will reject older versions of Form I-129 starting April 1, 2026. Employers must use the new 02/27/26…
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Telangana High Court Says NOC Needed for Passport Renewal in Criminal Cases
The Telangana High Court ruled that people with pending criminal cases must first get a trial court NOC…
U.S. Flags “not Sufficiently Vetted” Green Card Cases Under Presidential Proclamation 10949
Guide to filing Form I-485 in 2026, covering new security vetting, social media checks, eligibility requirements, and steps…
U.S. Mission: Visa Rules, Presidential Proclamations 10998, Visa Suspensions Are Temporary
U.S. implements 2026 visa suspensions and USCIS holds for dozens of countries, citing security and public charge reviews…
Nepal Ends Token System for Labor Permits, Same-Day Work Permit Issuance by Foreign Employment Dept
Nepal launches same-day work permit issuance, abolishing the restrictive token-based quota system to streamline overseas employment for thousands…
IRCC Portal Outage Triggers 48-Hour Extension for Time-Sensitive Immigration Filings
IRCC grants automatic 48-hour extensions after a 9-hour portal outage in March 2026; U.S. immigration filings continue despite…
U.S. Collects $1 Billion in Immigration Fees as Stalled Applications Hit 2 Million
U.S. immigration system faces backlash for holding $1 billion in fees for 2 million applications stalled by policy…
Court Stays Pause TPS Terminations, Prompt I-9, E-Verify Updates Through March 2026
Federal courts pause TPS terminations for six countries, extending work permits into 2026. Employers must use updated USCIS…
H-1B Workers at Risk: DHS Zero-Tolerance Enforcement and Site Audits in 2026
H-1B holders must carry I-94 documents and understand their rights during stops as DHS shifts to zero-tolerance enforcement…