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On October 27, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Alert PA-2026-16, updating the USCIS Policy Manual with new fee guidance for L-1 intracompany transferees. The update reflects the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 Visas final rule, which DHS published on August 10, 2026 and which took effect on September 9, 2026. For
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Seasonal businesses such as landscaping firms, resorts, seafood processors and hospitality groups depend on H-2B workers to get through their busiest months. With H-2B registrations expiring in 2027, employers need to plan early. Waiting until an approval is about to lapse can leave a team short-staffed at the worst possible time. This guide covers the
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When a U.S. immigration case reaches a dead end, whether from a denied petition, an expired status, or a visa category that no longer fits, most advisors start looking at the next U.S. option. There is another question worth asking first: does your client already hold a claim to Canadian citizenship by descent? Since December
If you are preparing an immigration application, the USCIS lockbox mailing address you use matters more than most people realize. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated filing locations for a range of applications and petitions. Mailing a package to an outdated address can slow down your case or get it sent back to
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The State Department released the November 2026 Visa Bulletin on October 22, 2026. It is the second bulletin of Fiscal Year 2027. Employment-based applicants see modest forward movement for most Rest of World (ROW) categories, while several family-based categories gain a full year. Here is what changed and what it means for your green card
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Introduction to the GMS E-Bulletin, Autumn 2026 Edition The GMS E-Bulletin, Autumn 2026 Edition, offers an opportunity to share important updates, highlight recent developments, and keep readers informed about relevant activities and initiatives. As organizations, communities, and professionals continue to adapt to changing priorities, regular communication plays an essential role in building awareness, encouraging collaboration,
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A broken email inbox has become the center of a major U.S. employment and immigration enforcement case. Cloudera Inc., a California-based data management technology company, has agreed to a $2 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Labor (DOL) following allegations that its recruitment process unfairly excluded qualified American
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In immigration law, a successful filing begins long before an application or petition reaches U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Although checklists are essential for organizing documents and tracking filing requirements, effective case preparation requires more than simply confirming that every item is present. It demands careful analysis, attention to detail, and a thorough review
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized a significant change to the rules governing Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Effective October 14, 2026, the final rule confirms the end of automatic EAD extensions for certain applicants who submit renewal applications. The rule formalizes the interim final rule introduced by the Department of Homeland Security
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USCIS correspondence concerning FBI biometrics monitoring has become a topic of discussion among immigration practitioners, particularly as attorneys report receiving notices through different channels and with varying levels of identifying information. These communications raise practical questions about their purpose, the individuals affected, and the steps attorneys should take when a notice arrives. For family-based immigration
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