by James Pinedo | Mar 19, 2026 | Human Resources Services
Recent forward movement in the Visa Bulletin for India EB-2 and EB-3 categories, particularly in April 2026, has prompted renewed optimism among stakeholders. However, when viewed in the context of February and March 2026 activity, the data suggests that this movement...
by James Pinedo | Feb 25, 2026 | Human Resources Services
The FY-2027 H-1B cap season introduces significant structural changes that will directly impact employer sponsorship strategy. The registration window will run from March 4–19, 2026. Even for employers who have not finalized their decision on Cap H-1B sponsorship,...
by James Pinedo | Feb 9, 2026 | Human Resources Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that premium processing fees will increase for certain employment-based and nonimmigrant filings effective March 1, 2026. The increases, required by statute and tied to inflation, will impact employers,...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 5, 2025 | Human Resources Services
The Supreme Court will review Executive Order 14160, President Trump’s January 20, 2025 directive instructing federal agencies to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States if their parents are undocumented or temporarily present, including...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 4, 2025 | Human Resources Services
Summary U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will soon reduce the maximum validity period for both initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for several categories of noncitizens. Beginning December 5, 2025,...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 4, 2025 | Human Resources Services
Effective December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will expand its online presence vetting procedures to include all H-1B specialty occupation and H-4 dependent visa applicants at U.S. consular posts abroad. This policy mirrors the process implemented in June...
