H-1B Lottery vs Wage-Based System: Key Differences and Verdict
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based weighted selection for FY 2027. Higher salaries will…
USCIS Clarifies I-140 Requirements for Professional Athletes under FLAG
New USCIS policy requires professional sports teams to include specific job requirement details in green-card petitions. This follows…
USCIS End-of-Year Review Highlights Rigorous Immigration Enforcement Actions
The 2025 USCIS review details an aggressive transition into an enforcement agency. Highlighting nearly 200,000 deportation notices and…
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…