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Trump’s H-1B Overhaul Locks Out Thousands of Employers: New Wage Rules and Compliance Checks Bar Many U.S. Companies from the Program
Trump's H-1B overhaul locks out thousands of employers – new wage rules and compliance checks bar many U.S. companies from sponsoring skilled foreign workers.
VISASUPDATE
1 day ago
Ethiopia TPS Extended by U.S. Court: Massachusetts Judge Postpones Termination, Beneficiaries Keep Work Authorization During Litigation
Ethiopia TPS extended by U.S. court: Massachusetts judge postpones termination, beneficiaries keep work authorization during litigation.
Editorial Team
2 days ago
U.S. Travelers Warned: Hong Kong Authorities Can Now Demand Phone Passwords and Device Access Under New Security Rules
U.S. travelers warned: Hong Kong authorities can now demand phone passwords and device access under new security rules. Travel with clean devices.
Editorial Team
4 days ago
Venezuela Launches New Electronic Visa System for U.S. Citizens – Simplified Online Application Now Available
Venezuela launches new electronic visa system for U.S. citizens – simplified online application now available for tourist and business visas.
Editorial Team
5 days ago
Costa Rica Agrees to Accept Up to 25 Deported Migrants Per Week from the US in Latest Trump Administration “Third-Country” Deal
Costa Rica agrees to accept up to 25 deported migrants per week from the US in latest Trump administration "third-country" deal for non-Costa Rican nationals.
VISASUPDATE
Apr 2
USCIS Completes FY 2027 H-1B Cap Lottery: Cap Reached, Selected Employers Can File Petitions Starting Today
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B cap lottery: cap reached, selected employers can file petitions starting today. Weighted selection process used for first time.
VISASUPDATE
Apr 1
US Visa Wait Times March 2026: India, Mexico, Colombia, and Nigeria Experience the Longest Delays – Detailed Analysis for B1/B2, H-1B, L-1, and Student Visas
US Visa Wait Times March 2026: Longest delays hit India, Mexico, Colombia & Nigeria – Mumbai 9 months, Bogota 10.5 months, Lagos 6–8+ months for B1/B2 visas.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 31
Attention F-1 Students: Traveling Internationally Could Disrupt Your OPT, STEM OPT & H-1B Plans in 2026 – Introduction of a $100K Fee, Increased Social Media Monitoring & Stricter Border Inspections
F-1 Students: Traveling internationally could disrupt OPT, STEM OPT & H-1B plans in 2026 – $100K fee, social media monitoring, and stricter border inspections.
Editorial Team
Mar 31
Form I-766 EAD Card 2026: Complete Guide to the U.S. Employment Authorization Document – Who Qualifies, How to Apply, Fees, Processing Times & Recent Changes
Form I-766 EAD Card 2026: Complete guide to U.S. Employment Authorization Document – eligibility categories, application steps, fees, processing times, and renewal rules.
Editorial Team
Mar 28
L-1A Visa 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager Visa – Requirements, New Office Rules, Processing Times, Family Benefits & Green Card Path
L-1A Visa 2026: Complete guide to Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager visa – requirements, new office rules, processing times, family benefits, and EB-1C green card path.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 28
US Immigration Weekly Roundup March 23–28, 2026: DOL Wage Overhaul, H-2B Cap Closed, Visa Bond Expansion to 50 Countries & More
US Immigration Weekly Roundup March 23–28, 2026: DOL wage overhaul, H-2B cap reached, visa bond expands to 50 countries, citizenship renunciation fee slashed 80%.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 28
DOL Drops Bombshell Wage Hike Proposal for H-1B, E-3, H-1B1 & PERM – Entry-Level Wages Could Jump Sharply Starting Late 2026
DOL drops bombshell wage hike proposal for H-1B, E-3, H-1B1 & PERM – entry-level wages could jump sharply starting late 2026. Level I rises from 17th to 34th percentile.
Editorial Team
Mar 26
US Visa Shock 2026: State Department Forces Social Media Profiles Public for 15 More Visa Types – Starting March 30
US Visa Shock 2026: State Department forces social media profiles public for 15 more visa types starting March 30. A-3, C-3, H-3, H-4, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, U visas affected.
Editorial Team
Mar 25
DOL Revives Major Wage Overhaul for H-1B, PERM and Other Programs – New Proposal Sent to OMB for Review in March 2026
DOL revives major wage overhaul for H-1B, PERM and other programs – new proposal sent to OMB for review. Potential prevailing wage increases similar to 2021 rule.
Editorial Team
Mar 25
Breaking: H-2B Visa Cap Fully Reached for Second Half of FY 2026 – Supplemental Allocations Now Open, New Petitions After March 10 Will Be Rejected
Breaking: H-2B Visa Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2026. Regular cap closed March 10. Supplemental allocations for returning workers now open. File quickly.
Editorial Team
Mar 24
What Is PERM Labor Certification? Complete Guide to the U.S. Green Card Process, Steps, Timeline, Costs & Recent Changes
PERM Labor Certification 2026: Complete guide to the U.S. green card process for EB-2 and EB-3. Step-by-step, timeline (483 days average), costs, and recent regulatory updates.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 22
What Is an O-1 Visa in 2026? Complete Guide to Extraordinary Ability Visa Requirements, Advantages & Application Process
What Is an O-1 Visa in 2026? Complete guide for extraordinary talent in sciences, arts, business, athletics. Requirements, 3-of-8 criteria, O-1A vs O-1B, costs & processing times.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 19
H-2B Visa Processing Times March 2026: DOL Updates Show Fast Prevailing Wage Clearances & Strong Cap Usage in First Half of FY2026
H-2B Visa Processing Times March 2026: DOL reports near-complete PWD clearance for Dec 2025–Feb 2026 requests. 116,808 workers certified for first half, 54,453 for second half.
Editorial Team
Mar 19
Breaking: U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 50 Countries Starting April 2, 2026 – $15,000 Security Deposit Now Required for B-1/B-2 Visas from High-Overstay Nations
Breaking: U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 50 Countries Starting April 2, 2026 – $15,000 bond required for B-1/B-2 visas. 12 new countries added including Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Mongolia, Tunisia.
Editorial Team
Mar 19
Breaking: U.S. Citizenship Renunciation Fee Plunges 80% to $450 in 2026 – "Accidental Americans" & Expats Celebrate Major Relief
Breaking: U.S. Citizenship Renunciation Fee Plunges 80% to $450 in 2026. State Department slashes cost effective immediately – major relief for accidental Americans and long-term expats
Editorial Team
Mar 18
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