Department of Homeland Security

DHS Announces H-1B Weighted Lottery for FY 2027 H-1B Cap Season

On December 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule implementing a weighted selection process that…

3 weeks ago

39 Countries Subject to Total or Partial Travel Bans, Hold on Adjudication of Immigration Benefits Applications

As outlined in our article, Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration, on June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration issued…

1 month ago

Understanding Prudential Visa Revocation for H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

In recent times, there has been an increase in reports of H-1B visa holders receiving notices of visa revocation due…

2 months ago

Policy Changes Impacting H-1B nonimmigrants

New Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants Starting December 15, 2025 On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of…

2 months ago

Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration

Last week, two U.S. National Guard members were senselessly and tragically shot in Washington D.C. The alleged shooter was a…

2 months ago

Which types of H-1B Petitions Require the $100K H-1B Fee?

On September 19, 2025, President Trump abruptly announced that all new H-1B visa petitions filed on or after 120:01 a.m.…

3 months ago

Understanding the Proposed Weighted Selection Process for H-1B Visas

Over the past several weeks, the Trump Administration has made two major announcements impacting the H-1B Visa program in the…

4 months ago

USCIS Announces Update on the Naturalization Civics Test

The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to the naturalization civics test that will affect N-400 applicants…

4 months ago

UPDATED ADVISORY – Trump Proclamation requiring $100k H-1B Fee

PLEASE REVIEW OUR UPDATED ARTICLE, DATED OCTOBER 20, 2025, FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION ON THIS ISSUE. This article provides…

4 months ago

Recent Updates in Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Temporary Protected Status, or “TPS” is a program where individuals, who are already in the United States, may receive some…

2 years ago

PRESIDENT BIDEN ISSUES 100 DAY MORATORIUM ON DEPORTATIONS

On the first day of his Presidency, the Biden Administration announced a temporary, 100-day pause on deportations/removals of foreign nationals…

5 years ago

UPDATE on USCIS, EOIR & DOS COVID-19 Related Office Closures

We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.  In an effort to keep you informed and…

6 years ago