by Frank Alvarado | Jan 14, 2026 | Immigration Updates
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an interim final rule eliminating the one-year foreign residency requirement for certain religious workers in R-1 nonimmigrant status. The change allows thousands of religious workers...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 14, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. The move, confirmed by a State Department spokesperson and outlined in internal guidance to consular officers,...
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...
