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International Doctors Practicing in the U.S. Without Repeating Residency: What It Means for Immigration Options

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 4, 2026 No Comments

Over the past two years, a growing number of U.S. states have passed laws creating new pathways for internationally trained physicians (also known as International Medical Graduates, or IMGs) to…

FY 2027 H-1B Lottery Updates: What Employers and Professionals Should Know

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 2, 2026 No Comments

The Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B lottery is expected to open in early March 2026, and several important changes may affect how foreign professionals and U.S. employers approach the process. According…

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees Starting March 1, 2026

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 29, 2026 No Comments

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced upcoming increases to premium processing fees, set to take effect on March 1, 2026. The change follows a final rule issued by…

DHS Updates R-1 Religious Worker Rules, Reducing Time Abroad After Maximum Stay

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 27, 2026 No Comments

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an important update affecting R-1 religious workers, a nonimmigrant visa category used by religious organizations to bring ministers and other religious…

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Visa: Rising Demand, Increased Scrutiny, and What Applicants Should Know

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 22, 2026 No Comments

As employment-based immigration backlogs continue to affect many professionals, interest in the EB-1A extraordinary ability visa has grown significantly. This immigrant visa category allows qualified individuals to pursue a U.S.…

Immigrant Visa Issuance Temporarily Paused for Applicants From 75 Countries

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 20, 2026 No Comments

The U.S. Department of State has confirmed a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. The measure was announced in…

DOS Expands Visa Bond Requirements for Certain B-1/B-2 Travelers Starting in 2026

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 15, 2026 No Comments

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced an expansion of its visa bond pilot program for certain visitors entering the United States on B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourism) visas.…

H-1B Is Changing Again: What the New Selection Rules Mean, and Why Many Professionals Are Looking Beyond the Lottery

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 12, 2026 No Comments

For years, the H-1B visa has been the go-to option for foreign professionals seeking to work in the United States. But recent policy updates are reshaping how the system works,…

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International Doctors Practicing in the U.S. Without Repeating Residency: What It Means for Immigration Options

FY 2027 H-1B Lottery Updates: What Employers and Professionals Should Know

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees Starting March 1, 2026

DHS Updates R-1 Religious Worker Rules, Reducing Time Abroad After Maximum Stay

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Visa: Rising Demand, Increased Scrutiny, and What Applicants Should Know

Immigrant Visa Issuance Temporarily Paused for Applicants From 75 Countries

DOS Expands Visa Bond Requirements for Certain B-1/B-2 Travelers Starting in 2026

H-1B Is Changing Again: What the New Selection Rules Mean, and Why Many Professionals Are Looking Beyond the Lottery

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