The employer’s legal requirements for a layoff of an H1B worker and trends in Requests for Evidence are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the October 2026 podcast.The MP3 is available here and soon can be found in the archive of our podcasts and...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a proposed rule on October 7, 2026, that would require Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified schools to pay $70,000 before first recommending an F-1 student for optional practical training (OPT), and $30,000 before a subsequent OPT recommendation after...
Some applicants who have provided biometrics are seeing an unsettling update in their USCIS online case history: “Case Required USCIS To Send A Notice.” The accompanying message may say, “On [date], we issued a notice for your Form [form type], Receipt Number [number].” In cases...
International travel can present challenges for foreign nationals whose visa stamps have expired, even when they remain in valid nonimmigrant status in the United States. In limited circumstances, however, automatic visa revalidation (AVR) may allow certain travelers to seek readmission to the United States without...
UPDATE TO: October 2026 Visa Bulletin USCIS has confirmed that applicants may use the Dates for Filing charts for both family-sponsored and employment-based adjustment-of-status filings in October 2026. Check your category, country of chargeability, and priority date before filing Form I-485. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin...
UPDATE: October 2026 Adjustment of Status: Dates for Filing for Family and Employment CategoriesThe October 2026 Visa Bulletin marks the start of fiscal year 2027, with renewed visa availability for EB2 India and unreserved EB5 India, while several employment-based cutoff dates for countries other than...
In a September 24, 2026, interview with commentator Benny Johnson, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said he thinks the “foreign labor visa program is going to look very different 365 days from now than it does today.” His remarks, documented in a...
On September 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced a new visa restriction policy under section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act targeting individuals who knowingly engage in, have engaged in, or facilitate birth tourism to the United States. According to the announcement,...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently issued an important decision addressing ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claims in immigration proceedings. In Pasqual-Andres v. U.S. Attorney General decided on August 4, 2026, the court held that a complaint filed with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)...
The White House has issued a new proclamation purporting to extend the September 2025 H1B entry restrictions for another year, again requiring a $100,000 payment for certain H1B workers seeking entry.Notably, the prior implementation of the $100,000 payment was vacated by a federal district court,...
