Understand the latest trends, policies, and strategies for your US immigration journey.
Proposed rule would dramatically increase employer costs but is not yet in effect August 24, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 filing fee for every H-1B petition subject to the annual numerical cap, including petitions filed under the U.S. advanced-degree exemption.
A Significant New BIA Decision on Advance Parole On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a significant precedent decision that changes how certain departures from the United States under Advance Parole may be treated for purposes of the unlawful presence bars. In Matter of Milagro Delcarmen-
U.S. immigration procedures involve different agencies, filing requirements, travel considerations, and processing timelines. The rules that apply to a person may vary based on immigration category, travel history, nationality, country of residence, and the specific benefit requested. For people applying for a visa, maintaining permanent-resident status, sponsoring a
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Executive Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) authorizing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to require electronic filing for immigration benefit requests that have been available for online filing for at least 180 days. The rule does not, by itself, make