After widespread concern over last week's USCIS policy memo, DHS now says most immigrants seeking green cards will not need to leave the U.S. to complete the process. The agency clarified that qualified applicants should see little impact from the new guidance....
The U.S. State Dept has issued all available EB2 immigrant visas chargeable to India for FY2026. No more visas in this category will be issued until 01.Oct.2026, when FY2027 limits reset. Affected applicants must wait until the new fiscal year. For more visit....
Big development for employers and foreign nationals: O*NET recently placed Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211.00) back in Job Zone 4, reinforcing the position as one that normally requires at least a bachelor’s degree. That can create stronger positioning for H1B and expand PERM options....
DHS issued an interim final rule (effective 10.Jul.2026) allowing USCIS to deny immigration benefit requests found to have invalid signatures after acceptance. If denied, filing fees are not refunded. Sign forms correctly. Keep original signed documents securely. Comments due 10.Jul.2026 at regulations.gov (Docket USCIS-2026-0166). https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-09289...
ICE alleges more than 10,000 potential fraud cases related to the OPT program. No specifics have been provided yet, but foreign national students should be reminded to properly comply with OPT requirements!https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/12/ice-optional-practical-training-fraud-00916797...
USCIS is seeking renewed OMB approval for Form AR-11 and proposes to expand it to require that noncitizens also report receipt of means-tested public benefits, employment, and schooling when reporting an address change. Public comments accepted through 06.Jul.2026 at regulations.gov (Docket: USCIS-2008-0018). https://www.govinfo.gov/...
Caution! We are hearing from multiple visa applicants in India that consular officers are now asking two new questions about fear of harm or mistreatment in their home country — and that a "yes" to either has resulted in visa denial. This aligns with a...
Positive Update! Last week, USCIS quietly updated its policy to exempt foreign doctors from the adjudication hold in effect for travel ban countries....
USCIS is rolling out enhanced security checks for many immigration applicants, including expanding FBI background screening and pausing some cases during implementation. Expect stricter review and more delays....
The Trump administration now requires consular officers to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants if they fear returning home and to deny visas on that basis. The asylum door is moving from the border to the embassy....
