by James Pinedo | Mar 3, 2026 | Investor Visas
Effective March 2, 2026 On February 25, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a critical update to its Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5) policy. This update introduces a new “Inventory Management” approach for processing Form I-526 and Form...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 3, 2026 | Immigration Updates
USCIS will open the FY 2027 H-1B cap electronic registration period at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 4, 2026, and close it at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 19, 2026. Selection notifications are expected by March 31, 2026. Employers may submit registrations only during this 15-day...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 2, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, Embassies across the Middle East have halted or severely limited visa processing, with widespread shelter-in-place directives and regional airspace closures. The situation is...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 26, 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 Proposal to Overhaul Asylum EAD Eligibility DOL Advances Proposal to Revise H-1B and PERM Wage Requirements H-2B FY...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 26, 2026 | Investor Visas
An EB-5 investor and their family had been waiting since August 2024 for their I-485 adjustment of status applications to be adjudicated — despite the underlying I-526E petition already being approved. After nearly a year and a half of silence, with no Requests for...
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 Frank Alvarado | Feb 20, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects active visa demand management rather than routine movement. With USCIS honoring the Dates for Filing chart for March, eligible applicants may file adjustment of status applications even where Final Action Dates are not yet...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 19, 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. Premium Processing Fees Increase Effective March 1 Temporary Protected Status Updates for Ethiopia, Haiti and Yemen...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 18, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Recent court rulings and agency updates have created significant developments for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from Ethiopia, Haiti, and Yemen. With termination decisions stayed, automatic EAD extensions recognized, and additional Form I-9 and...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 12, 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. I-140 Enforcement Is Expanding TPS Litigation Update: Honduras, Nicaragua & Nepal I-140 Enforcement Is Expanding The...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 11, 2026 | Immigration Updates
As of February 11th, USCIS has updated its website for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua, terminating the TPS Programs for these countries and ending the automatic extension of work authorization. How did we get here? On February...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 11, 2026 | Investor Visas
Approval of an EB-5 petition is a significant achievement — but it is not the end of the process. For many investors, the most unpredictable, opaque, and failure-prone stage comes next: consular processing. In practice, we see EB-5 cases with fully approved...
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 | Feb 5, 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 and DOL Announce Supplemental H-2B Visa Allocation Federal Court Pauses Termination of Haiti Temporary Protected Status...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 4, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti was scheduled to terminate on February 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., pursuant to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Register Notice 90 FR 54733 (Nov. 28, 2025). However, on February 2, 2026, the...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 3, 2026 | Global
Our January global immigration recap includes the latest on France’s new requirements for multi-year residence permit applicants, Malaysia’s updated Employment Pass salary policy, practical considerations for Brazil’s business visitor visa, and guidance on obtaining...
by James Pinedo | Feb 2, 2026 | Global
A recent Constitutional Court decision has brought welcome clarity — and relief — to thousands of South Africans living abroad. If you hold (or believe you may hold) dual citizenship, here’s what you need to know and what steps to take next. 1. The...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 30, 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. CBP Proposed Updates to I-94 and ESTA Data Collection Myanmar TPS Termination Put on Hold by Court ICE Crackdown...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 30, 2026 | Immigration Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening dates and key updates for the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration process, including the implementation of a new weighted selection system. FY 2027 H-1B Initial Registration Period The...
by James Pinedo | Jan 28, 2026 | Investor Visas
Newly released USCIS FOIA data provides the clearest picture yet of how EB-5 petitions are actually being adjudicated in the post-RIA era—and the results confirm meaningful prioritization, uneven timing, and evolving visa risk across categories. Read on for five key...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 22, 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. U.S. Department of State Global Visa Wait Times DOL Updates H-2A Range Worker Wage Rate U.S. Department of State Global...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 15, 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. U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries February 2026 Visa Bulletin U.S. Visa Bond Requirements DHS...
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...
