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H-1B Visa Program Resources

Visa Bond Deposits Required by Dept. of State

New Visa Fee Announced for Nonimmigrant Travelers

Alert: NTAs Issued for H-1B Holders

Alien Registration Documentation Reminder

H-1B Selection Process Change

US Refugee Admissions Guidelines Outlined by Judge

FY2026 H-1B Cap Filled

Renewal of Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) Wait Times Increase

August 2025 Visa Bulletin

USCIS Rejections Rising Due to Signature Issues

Birthright Citizenship Order Blocked by Federal Judge

Employment-Based Immigration Policy Effects on Labor Shortage

Parties End Revoked Student Visa Records Lawsuit

Lower Courts Cannot Issue Nationwide Policy Blocks

Citizenship Revocation Cases Priority for DOJ

DHS Removal Orders' Grace Period Begins Upon Issuance

Third Country Removals Due Process Revoked by Supreme Court

Social Media Changes Required for Visa Applicants

Migrant Courthouse Detainment No Longer Require Local Authorities’ Involvement

July 2025 Visa Bulletin

SCOTUS Revokes CHNV Removal Protections

ILBSG Visa Success Stories

DHS Urges Separate Form I-94 Filings Amid Admission Errors

June 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest EB-2 & EB-3 Movement, Slight F-4 Movement

Things Green Card Holders Need to Know Before Traveling Abroad

H-4 Visas to Expire at Age Twenty-One

New Catch-and-Revoke Policy for Visa Holders

Students’ Terminated SEVIS Records Restored

Employer Guide to Supporting H-1B Employees

May 2025 Visa Bulletin: India EB-3 Advancement & EB-5 Retrogression, Other Final Action Dates Remain Current, to Honor Final Action Dates for EB Categories

F-1 Students Report Widespread SEVIS Terminations

FY 2026 H-1B Selection Process Complete

Some Green Card Applications Placed on Hold

Stricter Immigration Enforcement Affects Visa and Green Card Holders

April 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement in Employment-Based Categories, China & India EB-5 Retrogression, Annual EB-4 Limit Reached

Unannounced Update to Multiple Immigration Forms

FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Begins March 7th

Trump States EB-5 Investor Visa to be Replaced by Fee Based Visa

Alert: Lawful Permanent Residents and Immigrants Stopped at Ports of Entry

DHS Ends Haiti TPS Extension

Alert: Scam Calls Impersonating Immigration Agencies

Trump Administration to Downsize Immigration Appeals Board

Executive Order Cuts U.S. Embassies Staff

Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Compliance Guide

March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement in Most Employment-Based Categories, Retrogression for EB-4

U.S. Consular Posts Change Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Protocol

2025 H-1B Visa Material Changes After Approval Guide

Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Processing Abroad Guide

US Welcome Corps Suspended by Executive Order

Alert for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders Traveling Abroad

Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Guide

Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Revoked

Address Change Required for All Foreign Nationals

Undocumented Immigrants to be Deported Without Due Process Per Laken Riley Act

Battle Anticipated by Immigrant Rights Attorney as Trump Returns

Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up in U.S. Cities

Undocumented Migrant Detention and Removal Program Starts

Trump Executive Action on Birthright Citizenship: UPDATE

Mass Deportation Program To Begin, U.S. Attorneys to Investigate Obstructors

U.S. Federal Troops Heading to Southwest Border

DHS Updates Expedited Removals, Protected Areas, and MPP Policies

President Trump Immigration Actions: Day One

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Four Countries

Employers Urged to Prepare for Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration

USCIS Updates Guidance on Extraordinary Ability Visa

Naturalization Test Redesign Effort Terminated

Immigration Backlog May Slow Mass Deportation Program

Border Czar Identifies Plans and Needs for Mass Deportation Program

DHS Finalizes H-1B Overhaul

January 2025 Visa Bulletin, Modest Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 Categories

USCIS Expands I-485 Requirements to Include Medical Exam, Immunizations

Exchange Visitor Visa, J-1, Residency Requirements Updated

Qualifying Employment Authorization Document Renewal Extension Period Now Permanent

The Future of H4 EAD: Potential Elimination Under Second Trump Term

Act Now: Leverage Current Policies Before Potential Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration

Why Employers Should Consider Filing H-1B Extensions Before 2025

Expected Updates to U.S. Immigration Under Trump Presidency

December 2024 Visa Bulletin: Slight Advancement for India in Employment Based EB-2 and EB-3

Strategic Employment-Based Immigration Planning for 2025

Texas Law Requires Immigration Status Check for Medical Treatment, Response Optional

Circuit Court Split Over Required Location of Asylum Seekers

Policy Guidance Update Clarifies Expedite Requests

Sunset Date Set for Non-Minister Religious Workers Visa Program

Federal Appeals Court to Hear DACA Arguments

November 2024 Visa Bulletin: More of the Same

Asylum Restriction Benchmarks Extended

Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation Update Announced by USCIS

EB-1 Evidence Guidance Updated

Permanent Labor Certification Denied Over Delayed Audit Response

October 2024 Visa Bulletin: Disappointing Start to Fiscal Year 2025

Spousal Green Card Program Stall and Challenges Continue

ILBSG - Business Immigration Visas

Timeframe Tightened for DHS to File Notice to Appear

ILBSG - Immigration

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Expanding Some Visa Services

International Arbitration

Updated Vetting Process Included with Reactivated Immigration Program

Keeping Families Together, Mixed Status Parole Program Paused

ILBSG - Contracts

September 2024 Visa Bulletin: Most Categories Unchanged, Retrogression in EB-3

USCIS Guidance Drives Increase in O-1A, National Interest Waiver Visas

Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Opens August 19

DOL Investigations

DHS Site Visits Increase for STEM OPTs

Parole Processing Paused for Four Countries Due to Fraud Concerns

Second FY2025 H-1B Cap Selection Complete - New Fees Required

ILBSG - Global Mobility Services

Employment Immigration Plans for Rest of Year from White House

Second FY2025 H-1B Regular Cap Petition Selection Announced

Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Opens August 19

DHS Says Four Year Delay Processing Asylum Request Is Reasonable - YouTube

August 2024 Visa Bulletin: Small Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 India

Extension and Redesignation of Haiti Temporary Protected Status Announced

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine, Ending Longstanding Deference to U.S. Administrative Agencies

H-1B Rule Update Anticipated This Year with Possible Restrictions

DACA Holders May Be Eligible For H-1B Visas Under New Immigration Policy

July 2024 Visa Bulletin: Continued Advancement in Family-Based Categories, Small Movement in Employment-Based Categories

Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Announced

Increase in Migrant Arrivals Calls for Right to Legal Representation

Biden Signs Executive Action Addressing Asylum Eligibility and the Southern Border

Nonimmigrant Worker Options After Lay Off

Immigration Backlog Rises to Over 3.5 M Cases

June 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Family-Based Visas, Limited Employment-Based Change

Our Practice Areas - Immigration

USCIS Urges Earlier Filing for DACA Renewal Request

New Proposed Rule Addresses Asylum Processing

H-1B Registration Numbers Decline After Lottery System Overhaul

ILBSG DOL Investigations

White House Considers Immigration Support for Spouses of U.S. Citizens

May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Welcome Updates to Family-Based Categories

Form I-693 Medical Examination Expiration Policy Updated

Extension of Employment Authorization Document Validity Period

Initial FY2025 H-1B Cap Selection Complete

Initial EAD Process Streamlined for Refugees

April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Employment-Based Visas and FY2024 Projection

March 2024 Visa Bulletin: Modest Advancement

USCIS FY25 H-1B Organizational Accounts: FAQs

FY25 H-1B CAP Registrations Trends and Updates Webinar

USCIS Filing Fees FY25 H-1B: What You Need to Know

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

USCIS Announces Immigration Fee Increase Final Rule

Webinar Registration

USCIS Announces FY2025 H-1B Cap Overview

FY2025 H-1B Season: Start Preparing Now

February 2024 Visa Bulletin: Small Advancement in EB-3 India and EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide

Why HelloPrenup, According to an Immigration Lawyer

Welcome Corps Phase Two

The HelloPrenup Podcast - HelloPrenup

Proposed USCIS Application Fees Update

Immigration: 2023 Year End Review & 2024 Outlook

Premium Processing Fees Updated to Reflect Inflation Adjustment

Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Program Limited to Visas Issued In India and Canada

January 2024 Visa Bulletin: Exciting EB-1 Advancement for India and Overall Promising Movement

Your Guide To Marrying A Non-U.S. Citizen And How A Prenup Can Help - HelloPrenup

Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Excludes Dependents

H-1B Worker Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program Among Efforts to Reduce Backlog

Navigating International Love: Prenuptial Agreements for U.S. Citizens - HelloPrenup

Why International Couples Should Consider A Prenup - HelloPrenup

December 2023 Visa Bulletin Shows Minor Advancement

Employment Authorization Document Extension Announced

Biden Proposed H-1B Visa Policy Highlights

H-1B Proposed Rule Details Published in Federal Register

Judicial Review of Immigration Cases Reaffirmed by the US Supreme Court

November 2023 Visa Bulletin: Minor Updates

Our Perspective: Immigration Implications and Proactive Steps If Government Shutdown Over Debt Ceiling Issue

October 2023 Visa Bulletin: Major Advancement for India Employment-Based Categories

DACA Program Declared Unlawful by Texas Judge

TPS Beneficiaries EAD Extension Deadline

New Backlog Record for Employment-Based Green Card

Our Perspective: USCIS Announces Additional Child Status Protection Act Relief

The End of Fiscal Year 2023: September 2023 Visa Bulletin