Major Development in H-1B Immigration Policy In a significant development for employers, foreign professionals, universities, healthcare institutions, and immigration practitioners, a federal court has vacated the controversial $100,000 supplemental fee that had been imposed on certain H-1B petitions. On June 8, 2026, U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the District of Massachusetts ruled in […]
Guidance on what is legal vs illegal when individuals (including activists or YouTubers) approach homes, businesses, or request immigration-related documents such as LCAs and Public Access Files(PAFs).
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Important U.S. Immigration Update – May 2026 If you are an Indian professional, student, or family member currently living in the United States on a temporary visa, this latest immigration policy update from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is important to understand. USCIS has introduced a significant policy shift that could affect how many
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While U.S. immigration law does not require married couples to reside together, separate residences during the green card process can significantly complicate adjudication.
Introduction The H-1B cap selection system administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) no longer operates as a purely random lottery. Under the current regulatory framework, registrations are ranked and selected based on prevailing wage levels, meaning that the manner in which a petition is structured—specifically the SOC classification, worksite location, and job design—has
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule significantly reforming the H-1B cap selection process. Effective February 27, 2026, the new rule replaces the prior random lottery selection system with a weighted selection framework that increases the likelihood of selection for H-1B beneficiaries who are higher-skilled and higher-paid. This revised selection system
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is a mandatory pre-screening mechanism used by most travellers entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Although ESTA has long been a core element of VWP travel, recent fee adjustments, policy clarifications, and data-collection initiatives highlight the importance of understanding evolving compliance obligations. This legal
U.S. immigration vetting continues to evolve as federal agencies strengthen national-security and identity-verification measures. One significant development is the expanded requirement for social-media disclosure during the non-immigrant visa application process. This requirement now applies broadly to H-1B specialty occupation workers and their H-4 dependent family members, similar to longstanding practices in student-visa categories such as
Introduction Beginning in December 2025, U.S. consular posts—particularly in high-volume jurisdictions such as India—have initiated widespread rescheduling of non-immigrant visa interview appointments into 2026 and, in some cases, 2027. These postponements affect applicants across multiple employment-based non-immigrant categories, including H-1B, H-4, L-1, L-2, and related classifications. Importantly, these extended delays did not persist uniformly over
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)Document Number: 2025-23853Type: Final rule implementing a revised H-1B cap selection processScheduled Publication Date: December 29, 2025Pages: Approximately 303 Purpose and Overview of the Change The Department of Homeland Security, through USCIS, has issued a final rule revising the H-1B cap lottery selection process.
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