Key Differences between May 2026 Visa Bulletin vs April Explained
The May 2026 Visa Bulletin is out — and after April’s historic advances, the State Department has hit…
Oath Ceremonies Stall in Minnesota as Anti-Fraud Operations Freeze Immigration Cases
USCIS naturalization ceremonies in Minnesota have stalled in 2026 due to new 39-country security holds and anti-fraud operations,…
H-1B Bridge Route Faces Scrutiny as Rfes and Noids Surge for Laid-Off Workers
USCIS intensifies review of H-1B bridge filings, using RFEs and NOIDs to challenge the visitor status of laid-off…
60-Day Grace Period Can End Early, Forcing H-1B Worker to Leave Despite Portability
H-1B workers must ensure transfer petitions are filed before grace periods end, as a job offer alone does…
ICE Detains Military Spouse at Louisiana Base Despite Marriage, Cites Removal Order
The detention of a soldier's wife highlights how old removal orders can override military service ties in 2026…
Peachtree Group Wins USCIS EB-5 Approval for 120-Room Homewood Suites by Hilton
Peachtree Group receives USCIS EB-5 approval for a new 120-room Homewood Suites in Sugar Mountain, NC, projected to…
USCIS Strengthens Screening and Vetting, Sees Tax Filing as Positive Immigration Attribute
USCIS now mandates tax compliance as a core factor for N-400 and I-485 approvals, using IRS transcripts to…
India Launches FTI-TTP Trusted Traveller Programme with Global Entry-Like Benefits
FTI-TTP is India’s trusted traveler program for pre-verified passengers. Approved users can clear airport immigration in under a…
FBAR and FATCA Form 8938 Reporting Rules Change April 1, 2026
USCIS now links FBAR/FATCA financial reporting to immigration vetting for 2026. Ensure foreign account disclosures are accurate to…
Federal Courts Block IRS From Sharing Taxpayer Data With ICE in 2026
Federal courts have blocked the IRS from sharing ITIN filer data with ICE, protecting taxpayer privacy for the…
USCIS Will Reject Outdated Form I-129 for FY2027 H-1B Petitions Starting April 1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…
USCIS Tightens H-1B Selection Rules, Affecting New York Employers Filing Form I-129
USCIS implements wage-weighted H-1B selection and shorter work permits starting April 1, 2026, alongside new New York labor…
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…
USCIS Questions H-1B Workers’ B-1/B-2 Switch After Layoff Risk
New 2026 USCIS policies and $100,000 fees have turned H-1B to B-1/B-2 'bridge' filings into high-risk strategies for…