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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Government Warns About Green Card Scams Amid Tougher Immigration Moves
Federal authorities are warning green card applicants about sophisticated fee scams involving fake websites and payment apps. USCIS…
Drug Felony Convictions: Do They Bar Green Card Applications?
Current U.S. immigration policy treats drug felonies as primary barriers to residency. Enhanced vetting through the USCIS Vetting…
What Immigrants and Students Should Know About U.S. Airport Inspections
New U.S. immigration policies effective late 2025 expand facial biometric requirements and enhance screening for work-visa holders. H-1B…
US Revises Naturalization Test: New Standards for Green Card Holders
USCIS has updated the naturalization process for 2025, introducing a more difficult 128-question civics test and stricter vetting…
Green Card Timing for H-1B Professionals in 2026: Start by Year 2
The 2026 immigration landscape requires H-1B holders to start Green Card sponsorship by Year 2 rather than Year…
California Mask Ban for Immigration Agents Triggers Federal Lawsuit
The DOJ has sued California to block laws (SB 627 and SB 805) that restrict how federal immigration…
New England States and the Federal Deportation Push: A Regional Look
New England's response to federal deportation efforts is split, with New Hampshire mandating ICE cooperation while others restrict…
Merrimack, NH: Reports of ICE Facility Plans Raise Alarm, Officials Say
USCIS processing times for 2026 range from 2 to 20 months depending on the benefit type. Recent reports…