USCIS reports fewer FY 2026 H-1B Cap Season registrations
FY 2026 H-1B cap season data shows fewer registrations but a higher 35.3% selection rate due to anti-fraud…
Orlando International Airport and CBP launch new biometric entry system
The Enhanced Passenger Processing system at Orlando International Airport uses facial biometrics to streamline international arrivals. Voluntary and…
Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle receives grant for legal aid
With federal funding for refugee resettlement programs suspended, Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle relies on a $15,000…
H-1B visa demand still strong as USCIS gets 344K registrations for 85K quota
For FY26, USCIS received 343,981 H-1B registrations but only 85,000 can be approved. New anti-fraud and beneficiary-centric reforms…
Department of Homeland Security Weighs Immigrant Reality TV Show
DHS is reviewing but has not approved a reality TV show proposal awarding citizenship to immigrant contestants. Secretary…
Governor Ivey signs Senate Bill 158 banning foreign licenses as voter ID
Governor Ivey signed Alabama’s Senate Bills 158 and 63, restricting foreign driver licenses for voting and expanding biometric…
Trump Administration Pushes DHS to Grab H-1B Visa Biometrics
Starting April 2025, DHS expanded biometric requirements for H-1B visa applicants flagged for “adverse information,” mandating fingerprints and…
R-1 visa allows religious workers up to five years in the US
The R-1 visa lets nonprofit U.S. religious groups sponsor clergy and staff from abroad for up to five…
Belgium cuts work visa wait to 15 days for skilled foreign workers
Belgium’s Flemish region now processes skilled foreign work visas in just 15 days from May 2025, with broader…
Key Differences Between june 2025 vs May 2025 Visa Bulletins: Changes Explained
The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, following the May 2025 edition. This…
Understanding the June 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, detailing the availability of family-sponsored and…
Rumeysa Ozturk freed after federal judge challenges ICE detention
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student, was released from ICE detention due to violations of her First Amendment…
USCIS sets deadline for new Form N-565 after key update
USCIS begins enforcing new editions for crucial forms, including N-565 and I-589, starting May 29, 2025. Submissions using…
USCIS Shatters Records With EB-1 Petitions Surge
EB-1 and K-1 immigration routes face record demand but stricter scrutiny and longer queues. EB-1 approval rates dropped…