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USCIS Tightens VAWA Self-Petition Evidence Under 2025 Policy Update
New USCIS guidance for VAWA I-360 petitions takes effect December 22, 2025. It introduces stricter requirements for proving residence during…
H-1B Lottery vs Wage-Based System: Key Differences and Verdict
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based weighted selection for FY 2027. Higher salaries will now yield…
USCIS Clarifies I-140 Requirements for Professional Athletes under FLAG
New USCIS policy requires professional sports teams to include specific job requirement details in green-card petitions. This follows changes in…
USCIS End-of-Year Review Highlights Rigorous Immigration Enforcement Actions
The 2025 USCIS review details an aggressive transition into an enforcement agency. Highlighting nearly 200,000 deportation notices and a 'war…
DHS Reforms H-1B Selection to Favor Higher-Skilled Workers
DHS is shifting the H-1B visa selection from a random lottery to a wage-based weighted system effective for the FY…
Google to ramp up PERM-based green cards for H-1B workers in 2026
Google plans to restart its employer-sponsored green card program in 2026. The company will prioritize office-based employees with high performance…
Lawyer Says Citizenship Ceremonies Were Canceled at the Finish Line
The administration has paused naturalization oaths for immigrants from 19 high-risk countries, citing security needs. This prevents approved applicants from…
DHS Overhauls H-1B Process to Protect American Workers
The H-1B visa program is shifting from a random lottery to a high-cost, wage-prioritized model. Key changes include a $100,000…