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USCIS Resumes Decisions for Some Travel Ban Countries: What Applicants With Pending Cases Need to Know

Rita Souza September 8, 2026

A recent court order has changed the status of an immigration adjudication pause affecting certain applicants from countries covered by the current travel restrictions. According to an immigration practice alert…

Form I-485 Is Changing on September 18, 2026: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know

Rita Souza September 3, 2026

Updated September 2026 An important Form I-485 update is coming this month. According to a USCIS announcement reported through the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), USCIS will publish a revised…

Alien Registration Requirements in 2026: What Noncitizens Need to Know About Registration, Fingerprinting, and Proof of Status

Rita Souza August 31, 2026

Recent immigration practice guidance shared through the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) highlights important developments involving the federal alien registration requirements. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) first introduced changes…

F-1 Student Work Authorization Is Changing in 2026: What the New Duration of Status Rule Means for OPT and STEM OPT

Rita Souza August 27, 2026

According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S) for F, J, and I nonimmigrants will take effect…

USCIS Tightens Evidence Standards in 2026: What Immigration Applicants Need to Know

Rita Souza August 26, 2026

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a new policy update on evidentiary standards took effect on August 5, 2026. The update clarifies that applicants and petitioners are expected…

H-1B and L-1 Visa Fees Are Changing in 2026: What Employers Need to Know About the New DHS Rule

Rita Souza August 19, 2026

A new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule will expand when certain employers must pay the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 petitions. The rule,…

USCIS Moves Toward Mandatory E-Filing: What the 2026 Rule Means for Immigration Applicants

Rita Souza August 17, 2026

Filing an immigration application is becoming increasingly digital. In its August 11, 2026 Interim Final Rule on Mandatory Electronic Filing, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) established a framework that…

Where the U.S. Needs Talent in 2026: High-Demand Professions and Immigration Opportunities for Qualified Professionals

Rita Souza August 12, 2026

For international professionals considering a career in the United States, one question often comes before the immigration process itself: Where are qualified professionals most needed? The answer is changing as…

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USCIS Resumes Decisions for Some Travel Ban Countries: What Applicants With Pending Cases Need to Know

Form I-485 Is Changing on September 18, 2026: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know

Alien Registration Requirements in 2026: What Noncitizens Need to Know About Registration, Fingerprinting, and Proof of Status

F-1 Student Work Authorization Is Changing in 2026: What the New Duration of Status Rule Means for OPT and STEM OPT

USCIS Tightens Evidence Standards in 2026: What Immigration Applicants Need to Know

H-1B and L-1 Visa Fees Are Changing in 2026: What Employers Need to Know About the New DHS Rule

USCIS Moves Toward Mandatory E-Filing: What the 2026 Rule Means for Immigration Applicants

Where the U.S. Needs Talent in 2026: High-Demand Professions and Immigration Opportunities for Qualified Professionals

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