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Visa bulletins, RFEs, H-1B season, and policy changes — written for people in the middle of a case.
On August 6, 2026, DHS sent a proposed rule to the White House to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN and E workers — while a separate proposal targets H-4 work permits. Neither is final. Here’s what’s real, what isn’t, and the three moves to make while the window is open.
On August 24, 2026, DHS proposed a $103,265 fee on cap-subject H-1B petitions. It's a proposal, not law. Here's who it would hit, who's exempt, and what to do before comments close around September 24.
On August 5, 2026, USCIS restored officers' discretion to deny petitions without first issuing an RFE or NOID. Here's who it affects and how to file so your case stands on its own.
The Supreme Court settled the citizenship question on June 30. Then, on August 6, the White House moved the fight to the visa window. Here's what actually changed for expecting parents—and where the real risk now lives.
DHS finalized the rule ending Duration of Status on July 17, 2026, effective September 15, 2026. Fixed 4-year admission, mandatory USCIS extension filings, a 30-day grace period, and the end of same-level second degrees — here's exactly what changed since the proposal stage.
The July 2026 Visa Bulletin doesn't just retrogress India's EB-2 category — it marks it fully "Unavailable" for the rest of the fiscal year. Here's what that actually means, why an EB-3 downgrade won't help, and what to do before October.
A new DHS rule effective July 10, 2026 lets USCIS deny — not just reject — any immigration petition with an invalid signature, with no chance to fix it and no refund. Here's exactly what counts as valid.
In the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, China EB-3 jumped ~143 days to Dec 22, 2021 — now ahead of EB-2 (stuck at Sep 1, 2021). What that means for downgrades, I-485 filing, and EB-5.
The largest annual gathering of U.S. immigration lawyers wrapped up last week in San Diego. Here is a plain-language recap of what AC26 covered and what its themes suggest about the road ahead.
A DHS rule ending “duration of status” for F-1 students cleared OMB on June 17, 2026. It would cap stays at four years, cut the F-1 grace period to 30 days, and require USCIS extensions. Here’s what changed and what to do before the clock starts.
On June 8, 2026 a federal court struck down the $100,000 H-1B fee — and days later a temporary stay put it back. Here's what employers and H-1B professionals need to know while the appeal plays out.
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued PM-602-0199 — a memo that has stirred significant debate in the immigration community. The law hasn't changed. How it will be applied in practice is still unclear. Here's an honest look at what the memo says, what remains uncertain, and how to think about your own situation.
The June 2026 Visa Bulletin sets China's EB-2 cutoff at September 1, 2021 — and the State Department has explicitly warned that retrogression or an 'Unavailable' designation may be coming. If you have a pending NIW petition, here's what you need to do right now.
A new USCIS memo (PM-602-0199, May 21, 2026) tells officers to grant adjustment of status only in “extraordinary circumstances.” Here is what it really means for people filing I-485 inside the U.S.—and what to do now.
An RFE isn't a rejection—it's a conversation. Here's what the data shows about which evidence gaps trigger RFEs, and how to close them before they become denials.
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin created a lot of noise, but not all movement matters equally. Here is what China EB-1 and EB-2 applicants should actually pay attention to—and what to do next.
While everyone was watching H-1B lottery drama, the February visa bulletin quietly moved EB-1 forward for China and India. Here is what actually happened—and why it matters for your case.
