U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and run through noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. During this period, prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically …
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is publishing a final rule that will increase USCIS fees for premium processing to reflect the amount of inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. The USCIS Stabilization Act established the authority for DHS to adjust premium processing fees every two years to account for inflation. Fees will continue to …
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Release Date 12/05/2025 New vetting center will focus on powerful screening resources to keep America safe WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the establishment of a specialized unit to strengthen the ability of America’s immigration system to screen out terrorists, criminal aliens, and other foreign nationals who pose potential threats to public safety …
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The landscape of H1B visa sponsorship continues to evolve in 2024 and 2025, reflecting broader shifts in the U.S. employment market, immigration policies, and corporate talent acquisition strategies. This comprehensive report presents the top 200 companies sponsoring H1B visas, detailing their average salary offerings, number of labor condition applications (LCAs), websites, and primary industries of …
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has implemented a new way to pay fees using electronic debit from a U.S. bank account. Effective immediately, individuals can make transactions directly to USCIS by completing and signing Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions, and filing it with their applications, petitions, or requests. The move aligns with Executive …
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security has announced an interim final rule ending the practice of automatically extending employment authorization documents for aliens filing renewal applications in certain employment authorization categories. With this rule, DHS prioritizes the proper screening and vetting of aliens before extending the validity of their employment authorizations. Aliens who file to renew their EAD …
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On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an update to its Policy Manual, clarifying how officers should apply discretionary judgment when reviewing applications for immigration benefits. Under the new framework, officers are required to evaluate the applicant’s entire immigration and personal history, carefully weighing both favorable and adverse factors before reaching a decision. Particular attention will be given to …
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A proposed Department of Homeland Security rule that would alter how H-1B visas are allocated has cleared review by the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), according to Bloomberg Law. Federal regulators cleared a proposed rule that would apply a “weighted selection process” by replacing the current random lottery with a new system that gives priority …
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27 de fevereiro de 2025 O Serviço de Cidadania e Imigração dos Estados Unidos (USCIS) anunciou recentemente um novo sistema de registro obrigatório para imigrantes indocumentados, uma medida alinhada com a política de segurança nacional da administração Trump e implementada sob a supervisão do Departamento de Segurança Interna (DHS). A iniciativa, que visa identificar e …
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In April 2012, a decision came from the Immigration Appeals Board (BIA) that addressed an important issue regarding Early Parole for foreigners whose illegal presence for one year or more would trigger the US 10-year ban. The BIA’s decision of Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly clarified what counts as an exit under the INA. The …
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