USCIS
Processing time trackers, fee schedule changes, form updates, and policy memos from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Covers service center operations, office closures, and adjudication trends.
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 verify honesty and Good Moral Character in 2026.
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…
IRS and ICE Expand Data Sharing Under Memorandum of Understanding 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USCIS Will Reject Outdated Form I-129 for FY2027 H-1B Petitions Starting April 1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…
Immigration Services Continue Smoothly in UAE, GDRFA Official Says
UAE domestic immigration remains active while U.S. visa services are suspended. Emergency relief measures are in place for…
U.S. USCIS Hits H-2B Cap, Supplemental H-2B Visas Filings Due After March 10, 2026
USCIS reaches the FY 2026 second-half H-2B cap. Supplemental visas remain available for employers meeting specific eligibility and…