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Visa Processing Paused for Truck Drivers, But Your Green Card Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be!

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 26, 2026 No Comments

In August 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a temporary pause on the issuance of certain work visas for foreign nationals seeking employment as commercial truck drivers in the…

H-1B Electronic Registration 2027: Avoid Costly Mistakes Before You Submit

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 23, 2026 No Comments

If you are an employer planning to sponsor a foreign professional under the H-1B cap, or a skilled worker relying on employer sponsorship, the H-1B electronic registration process is no…

Can You File EB-2 NIW Adjustment of Status Now? What the Latest Visa Bulletin Means

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 20, 2026 No Comments

In a major development for employment-based immigration, the latest Visa Bulletin confirms that EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is current for applicants not subject to certain pauses or travel restrictions.…

PERM Labor Certification Explained (2026): EB-2 & EB-3 Employer-Sponsored Green Card Guide

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 19, 2026 No Comments

If you are searching for how to get a green card through a U.S. employer, you’ve probably come across terms like PERM labor certification, EB-2 visa, and EB-3 green card.…

Expanded U.S. Travel Restrictions: What EB-2 NIW and EB-1A Applicants Should Know

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 17, 2026 No Comments

A major update to U.S. immigration policy took effect on January 1, 2026, when an expanded Presidential Proclamation restricting entry and visa issuance for certain foreign nationals became effective. This…

FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Opens March 4, 2026: What Employers Need to Know

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 16, 2026 No Comments

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period will open at 12:00 PM (ET) on March 4, 2026, and close at 12:00…

H-1B Lottery Changes Ahead: How the New Weighted Selection System Could Impact Employers and Professionals

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 12, 2026 No Comments

The H-1B visa process may soon look very different. Beginning February 27, 2026, a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation introduces a weighted selection system for the H-1B cap.…

Immigrant Visa Applications Amid Travel Bans and Pauses: What a 221(g) or 212(f) Decision Really Means

zoe@zllawoffice.com February 11, 2026 2 Comments

Over the past year, immigrant visa applicants from dozens of countries have faced growing uncertainty. Presidential travel bans, combined with a Department of State pause on immigrant visa issuance for…

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Visa Processing Paused for Truck Drivers, But Your Green Card Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be!

H-1B Electronic Registration 2027: Avoid Costly Mistakes Before You Submit

Can You File EB-2 NIW Adjustment of Status Now? What the Latest Visa Bulletin Means

PERM Labor Certification Explained (2026): EB-2 & EB-3 Employer-Sponsored Green Card Guide

Expanded U.S. Travel Restrictions: What EB-2 NIW and EB-1A Applicants Should Know

FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Opens March 4, 2026: What Employers Need to Know

H-1B Lottery Changes Ahead: How the New Weighted Selection System Could Impact Employers and Professionals

Immigrant Visa Applications Amid Travel Bans and Pauses: What a 221(g) or 212(f) Decision Really Means

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