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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.…
H-1B Lottery 2026: Understanding the 4-3-2-1 Weighted Selection
A new DHS rule replaces the random H-1B lottery with a weighted system based on wage levels. Starting in 2026,…
OPT Premium Delays Intensify Risk for F-1 Job Offers
Form I-765 allows F-1 students to apply for OPT and STEM OPT work authorization. Successful applications require a DSO-recommended I-20,…
DHS Expands Operation PARRIS in Minnesota to Review 5,600 Refugee Claims
DHS has launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota to enhance the integrity of refugee and green card cases. The operation introduces…
USCIS Raises Premium Processing Fees to $1,780 (March 2026)
Effective March 1, 2026, USCIS will raise premium processing fees for Form I-907 to combat inflation. This service offers 15-day…
February 2026 Visa Bulletin Analysis: What you need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has officially released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, providing immigrant visa availability information for the…
H-1B Overhaul via Executive Action: From Lottery to Weighted Selection
The H-1B program now prioritizes high-wage earners through a weighted selection system and a new $100,000 fee for overseas recruits.…