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…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
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…
Can I File I-485 in April 2026? Check Your Eligibility Now
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin brought historic movements across multiple employment-based and family-sponsored categories. EB-2 Rest of World,…
Indian Consulate Guides Ministry of External Affairs to Streamline OCI Application Process
India streamlines OCI rules, shifting updates online and making them free, while mandating e-Arrival cards and ending PIO…
Australia Visa Ban Targets Offshore Holders for 6 Months
Australia can now block some offshore temporary visa holders from boarding for up to six months, starting with…
Three Convicted in Savani Group’s Decade-Long Racketeering and Visa Fraud Enterprise
Savani Group leaders convicted in Philadelphia for massive RICO, visa, and $30M Medicaid fraud schemes involving exploitation and…
State Department Tightens Diversity Visa Rules, Requires Passport JPEG on DS-5501 Form
New U.S. rules for DV-2027 require a $1 fee and passport scan uploads to combat fraud, effective April…
Portugal Ends Postal Visa Applications for Brazilians
Brazilian applicants must now book in-person Portugal visa appointments via VFS Global or the consulate starting April 17,…