Update: May Visa Bulletin
Following the State Department’s issuance of the May 2026 Visa Bulletin and the relevant USCIS announcement, employers and foreign national employees should take note of a
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
The U.S. government has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, a sweeping policy shift with major implications for employers, investors,
H-1B Spouse Work Authorization in 2026
Key insights on the lawsuit, DHS policy changes, and their impacts on H-4 employment authorization. What Is H-1B Spouse Work Authorization? An H-4 visa is issued to dependent
Important: H-1B Lottery Changes 2026
What Are the H-1B Lottery Changes? The traditional H-1B visa lottery, which randomly selected eligible registrations when demand exceeded the annual 85,000 cap, has been repl
U.S. Social Media Vetting 2025
A New Era of Online Screening for H-1B and H-4 Visas On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a significant expansion of its security screening for visa applican
U.S. Pauses Immigration on 19 Non-European Countries
On December 2, 2025, the United States paused nearly all immigration application processing for individuals from 19 non-European countries. This freeze affects new filings and pend
U.S. State Department Visa Bulletin – December 2025
The U.S. State Department’s Visa Bulletin: Published monthly, the Visa Bulletin shows immigrant visa availability and “cut-off” (priority) dates for family- and employment-ba
USCIS Now Requires Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Forms
Written by Samantha A. McMahan As of October 28, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires that all fees for paper-filed applications/petitions be paid elect
Why Surprise Immigration Compliance Audits Are Here to Stay
Immigration enforcement has entered a new era. In 2025, employers are seeing unannounced ICE site visits and Department of Labor (DOL) inspections become routine across industries.
Navigating Scrutiny and Compliance as a U.S. Visa Holder
If you’re living in the U.S. on a visa, you may have sensed a shift. While the laws haven’t officially changed, how they are enforced has. International visa holders are now fa
