by Frank Alvarado | Jan 13, 2026 | Immigration Updates
At a Glance Employment-based (EB) Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing largely remain unchanged for February 2026. Key exception: Advancement in the EB-3 Professional and Skilled Worker category for all countries except China and India. Final Action Dates advance...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 9, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Overview The FY 2027 H-1B cap season will introduce significant structural changes to the selection process and increased financial risk for some employers. DHS will replace the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based weighted selection system. USCIS is expected to open...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 8, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. DHS Finalizes Wage-Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule USCIS Ends SSN Requests Through EAD Applications TPS Maintained for...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 6, 2026 | Global
Our December global immigration recap includes the latest on Australia’s Subclass 186 TRT Visa requirements, Ireland’s Employment Permit salary thresholds, India’s new e-Production Investment Visa, and Saudi Arabia’s business visa approval trends. Australia – New Work...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 23, 2025 | Immigration Updates
Recent changes in U.S. visa vetting procedures have expanded social media and online presence reviews for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants. These enhanced reviews are contributing to significant processing delays at U.S. embassies and consulates...
