The following information updates the initial alert distributed on January 13, 2026. USCIS has provided additional information regarding the timing of the H-1B cap lottery for the FY 2027 registration season....more
2/6/2026
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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that, effective January 21, 2026, it has paused the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries as part of a broad policy shift aimed at reassessing...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the maximum validity periods for employment authorization documents (EADs) in several categories. This change is effective immediately and applies to EADs issued...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule establishing a weighted, wage‑level–based selection process for H‑1B cap registrations. This change will apply to the FY 2027 H‑1B cap registration period,...more
1/14/2026
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