USCIS has reached the H-1B cap for FY 2026, ending new cap-subject filings until next year. Employers should consider alternative visa options and ensure compliance with immigration requirements.
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Reports indicate that some H-1B visa holders who are within their 60-day grace period have received Notices to Appear (NTAs) in immigration court. Previously, when a nonimmigrant worker, such as
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The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119–21) brings important updates for U.S. employers in the area of immigration compliance.
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On June 12, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Alert announcing updates to the USCIS Policy Manual. The updated guidance clarifies how and when USCIS
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On June 4, 2025, following the terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new measures – together with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – to enhance the review of immigration records and address visa overstays.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Alien Registration Requirement, effective April 11, 2025, requires most noncitizens aged 14 and older who remain in the United States for over 30 days, to register and complete biometrics.
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updated procedures for certain Hong Kong residents covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). These new
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H-1B registration process for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 has been successfully completed. Following a computer-generated, random selection of H-1B
Continue Reading USCIS Announces Completion of FY 2026 H-1B Registration Process: Filing Period Begins April 1, 2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun notifying petitioners of selected registrations for this year’s H-1B cap lottery. This marks a pivotal step in the FY 2026 H-1B visa
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced expected changes to the registration requirements for foreign nationals in the United States.
Continue Reading Considerations for Navigating the New Alien Registration Process: Effective April 11, 2025