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…
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…
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…
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…
USCIS Tightens Vetting for VAWA, T, and U Programs Nationwide
New USCIS guidance for VAWA, T, and U visas strengthens fraud prevention by clarifying 'prohibited source' rules and…
State Department Online Vetting Triggers Major H-1B Rescheduling Crisis
A new U.S. State Department mandate for social media screening has triggered massive visa interview delays in India.…
Spike in ICE Custody Deaths in 2025; DHS Has Not Denied the Increase
ICE custody deaths have spiked to record levels in 2025, with at least 20 fatalities reported by October.…
South Sudan TPS Ends Jan 5, 2026: Plan B Options for Holders
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan on January 5, 2026. Roughly 210 people will…
Rare Backlog Opening Lets Eligible Applicants File for Green Card Now
When your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin, you must act fast to file for your…
Background-Check Delays Signal Strain on Immigration System Under Trump Crackdown
Immigration processing in Wisconsin is facing delays due to background-check backlogs and staffing shortages. Even with a judge's…
DV-2026 February Cutoffs: Regional Moves, Beneficiaries, Europe Drop
February DV-2026 cutoffs expanded Africa and Asia but reduced Europe’s cutoff. Supply is restricted (~52,000) and entitlement ends…
Judge Blocks Hundreds of Layoffs, Easing Immigration Staffing
A judge blocked about 400 planned federal layoffs and ordered nearly 300 reinstatements under the Shutdown Law, preserving…
Available USCIS Forms Online Filing: Access, Fees, and Workflow
Many USCIS forms can now be filed through a free online account using guided forms or PDF uploads.…
January 2026 EB-3 India Final Action Date Moves Forward
In January 2026 the Visa Bulletin advanced EB-3 India Final Action Date to 15NOV13 from 22SEP13, a 54-day…