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February 2026 Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing Explained
Form I-485 is the primary application for U.S. permanent residency from within the country. This document explains how to use…
US Pauses Immigration Applications for 39 Countries and the Palestinian Authority
A new USCIS adjudication pause effective January 2026 freezes decisions on work permits (I-765) and green cards (I-485) for specific…
EB-2 India Backlog Holds at July 2013 in February 2026 Bulletin
EB-2 India remains stalled in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin with a Final Action Date of July 15, 2013. Processing…
Key Differences between February 2026 Visa Bulletin vs January Explained
The U.S. Department of State released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin on January 5, 2026, revealing how immigrant visa availability…
H-1B Layoff Threat Sends PERM Process Into Chaos, Experts Warn
The U.S. is implementing major immigration reforms including a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visas, a wage-based selection process starting…
Beyond the Travel Ban: Understanding USCIS Benefits Pause for Employers
A new USCIS policy implements an adjudicative hold on immigration benefits for nationals from 39 high-risk countries. The freeze affects…
200 Immigration and Border Cases Filed in Week One of 2026
The Southern District of Texas filed 200 immigration criminal cases in early January 2026, emphasizing border enforcement. While USCIS benefit…
New U.S. Citizenship Process Adds Harder Civics Test and Stricter Vetting
A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a common hurdle in the U.S. naturalization process, especially under new 2025 testing standards.…