by Frank Alvarado | Apr 23, 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. Federal Court Orders USCIS to Resume Work Permit Decisions Proposed Changes to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 20, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would substantially increase prevailing wage levels for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM programs. If finalized, the rule will raise wage requirements and materially impact employer costs and...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 18, 2026 | Investor Visas
The May 2026 Visa Bulletin offers a mix of modest forward movement, policy signaling, and interpretive ambiguity for EB-5 stakeholders. Below are five focused observations addressing both Chinese and Indian applicants across reserved and unreserved categories: 1. No...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 16, 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. Spain Introduces Temporary Pathway to Regularize Immigration Status DOJ Challenges Local ICE Restrictions in Michigan...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 14, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS) has confirmed a key procedural shift that will significantly impact adjustment of status filings this month. Key Takeaway: April 30 Filing...
