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IMMIGRATION ALERTS
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US Suspends PERM Certification for Eight Major Tech Firms — Indian Workers' Green Card Path Hit
US suspends PERM certification for eight major tech firms including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft and Adobe, blocking Indian workers' green card path.
Xavi
3 days ago
H-1B Registrations from India Plunge 38.5% for FY 2027: The Sharpest Drop in Seven Years
H-1B registrations from India fall 38.5% for FY 2027 — sharpest drop in seven years, driven by fees and wage-based selection.
Xavi
3 days ago
DHS Proposes $70,000 Fee for Initial OPT, $30,000 for Subsequent Periods
DHS proposes $70,000 initial OPT fee and $30,000 for subsequent periods. Universities would pay; costs may pass to students.
Xavi
5 days ago
Lawsuit Challenges USCIS Policies That Make Green Card Process Harder for Applicants in the U.S.
Lawsuit challenges two USCIS policies making green cards harder: adjustment of status as negative factor and denial without RFE.
Xavi
6 days ago
Best Countries for Americans to Move in 2026
Best countries for Americans to move in 2026: Switzerland, New Zealand, Ireland top Country Navigator rankings. Complete guide with visas, costs, tax tips.
Xavi
Oct 4
United States: U.S. Consular Services in Brazil Halted Over Security Issues
U.S. consular services suspended at Embassy and Consulates in Brazil from October 2, 2026 due to security concerns.
Xavi
Oct 4
Trump Administration Launches AI-Powered Government Portal: America.gov
Trump administration launches America.gov, an AI-powered government portal for federal services, with passport renewal and Medicare enrollment coming in 2027.
Xavi
Oct 4
United States: CBP to End Systematic Passport Stamping on Arrival
CBP ends routine passport stamping at US entry. Form I-94 becomes primary proof of admission; stamps available on request.
Xavi
Oct 3
US PERM Processing Times September 2026: Analyst Review Now Processing December 2025 Filings as Backlog Grows
DOL PERM processing times September 2026: analyst review at December 2025 filings, 336-day average, backlog exceeds 49,000 applications.
Xavi
Oct 3
Second Federal Court Blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee: California Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction
Second federal court blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee. California judge issues preliminary injunction, finding APA violations.
Xavi
Oct 2
USCIS Announces 3.4% Inflation Hike to H.R.1 Immigration Fees – New Rates Apply From 16 October 2026
USCIS announces 3.36% inflation hike to H.R.1 immigration fees, effective for filings postmarked on or after 16 October 2026.
Xavi
Oct 2
US Diversity Visa 2026 Deadline Hits: 40,000 Visas at Risk as Processing Pause Leaves Families in Limbo
DV-2026 diversity visa deadline hits September 30, 2026. Up to 40,000 visas at risk as processing pause leaves families in limbo.
Xavi
Sep 30
US Supreme Court to Decide Fate of 400,000 Venezuelan TPS Holders: Work Permits Expire October 2
Supreme Court to decide fate of 400,000 Venezuelan TPS holders. Work permits expire October 2, 2026. Employer guidance inside.
Xavi
Sep 29
October 2026 Visa Bulletin: China EB-3 Jumps Over Two Years, India EB-2 Reopens, Worldwide EB-2 and EB-3 Retrogress
October 2026 Visa Bulletin: China EB-3 advances 2+ years, India EB-2 reopens, worldwide EB-2 and EB-3 retrogress.
Xavi
Sep 29
Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Fee to September 2027 — But Court Ruling Keeps It Unenforceable
Trump extends the $100,000 H-1B fee to September 2027, but a court vacatur keeps it unenforceable for consular processing.
Xavi
Sep 21
Trump Signs Executive Order Directing H-1B Adjudications to Consider Layoff Activity and Labor Market Data
Trump signs Executive Order requiring H-1B adjudications to consider employer layoff activity and labor market data. DOL to review LCAs within 30 days.
Xavi
Sep 19
US Global Visa Wait Times September 2026: India Posts Hit 12 Months as Mexico City and Bogota Improve
US visa wait times September 2026: Hyderabad hits 12 months, Mumbai 11.5 months. Bogota improves to 7 months.
Xavi
Sep 19
US Expands Online Presence Review to TN, TD and I Visa Applicants from October 1
State Department expands online presence review to TN, TD and I visa applicants from October 1, 2026. Social media profiles must be public.
Xavi
Sep 18
CDC Extends Ebola Entry Ban Through October 11, Adds New Restrictions for US Citizens
CDC extends Ebola entry ban through October 11, 2026, adding restrictions on US citizens with DRC, Uganda or South Sudan travel history.
Xavi
Sep 16
Federal Judge Blocks DHS Rule Ending Duration of Status for F, J and I Visa Holders
Federal judge blocks DHS rule ending duration of status for F, J and I visa holders. Preliminary injunction issued before September 15 effective date.
Editorial Team
Sep 15
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