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Keep Up-To-Date With The Latest Developments in Immigration Law and Policy.
DOS to “Pause” Immigrant Visa Processing for Nationals of 75 Countries
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February 2026 Visa Bulletin Issued: Dates for Filing EB Cut-Off Dates Will Apply; Minor Forward Movement in Both Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates for the Rest of the World, Mexico and the Philippines EB-3 Category
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USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees on March 1, 2026
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Reports of Nonimmigrant Visa Stamp Revocations Based on Interactions with United States Law Enforcement
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U.S. District Court Upholds $100,000 H-1B Fee
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H-1B Weighted Lottery Rule Promulgated Without Change for Next Year’s H-1B Cap Lottery
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U.S. Government’s Travel Ban Extended and Expanded to Additional Countries
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Canada: Updated NOC Prevailing Wage Rates
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Switzerland Update: Permit Quota Numbers for 2026
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Germany: Updated EU Blue Card Salary Thresholds – Effective 1 January 2026
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Ireland: Updated Annual Salary Thresholds for Employment Permits
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Netherlands: 2026 Salary Thresholds & Sponsor Requirements
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Proposed Changes to Settlement (ILR) Applications
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January 2026 Visa Bulletin Issued: Dates for Filing EB Cut-Off Dates Will Apply; Minor Forward Movement in Both Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates; Significant Forward Movement in the Final Action EB-1 India Date
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USCBP Issues Proposed Rule to Revise ESTA Application Process; Social Media Information Will be Required of Applicants
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USCIS Reduces Maximum EAD Validity Periods from 5 Years to 18 Months
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United States Consulates in India Rescheduling Some H-1B and H-4 Visa Application Appointments Because of Social Media Vetting Mandate
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New Public Charge Announcements from Department of State and USCIS
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United States Consulates to Expand Online Social Media Screening to H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
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