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IMMIGRATION ALERTS
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U.S. Visa Bulletin Brings Relief for Some, Prolonged Waits for Others as USCIS Opens June Filings
USCIS opens June filings – Final Action Dates apply. EB-1 current for most, India EB-2 stuck at 2013. EB-5 set-asides current.
Xavi
May 14
U.S. CBP and TSA Release Comprehensive Travel Guidance for FIFA World Cup 2026
U.S. CBP and TSA release travel guidance for FIFA World Cup 2026 – Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, mobile apps, and security playbook to streamline entry for millions of visitors.
Xavi
May 8
DHS Set to End “Duration of Status” for F, J, and I Visas: Fixed Stay Periods Coming for International Students, Exchange Visitors, and Media Representatives
DHS to end "Duration of Status" for F, J, I visas. Fixed stay periods, 30-day grace period, extension requirements, and unlawful presence accrual. Major shift for international students.
Xavi
May 7
Yemen TPS Termination Stayed by Court Order: USCIS Updates Form I-9 and E-Verify Guidance
Yemen TPS termination stayed by court order – USCIS updates Form I-9 and E-Verify guidance. EADs extended; use "as per court order" and "July 1, 2026".
Xavi
May 6
DHS Shutdown Ends: Secretary Mullin Announces Reopening After 76 Days
DHS shutdown ends after 76 days – Secretary Mullin announces reopening. Funding restored for most agencies; ICE and CBP still awaiting separate package.
Xavi
May 6
USCIS Launches Enhanced FBI Security Vetting System on April 27, 2026 – Delays Expected for Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, and Asylum Applications
USCIS launches enhanced FBI security vetting – delays for green card, citizenship, asylum cases. Fingerprints re-submitted; applicants need no action. Plan for short-to-medium delays.
Xavi
Apr 29
U.S. Department of Labor: PERM and PWD Processing Times Update (April 2026)
DOL PERM processing reaches 501 days (January 2025 backlog). PWD processing at January 2026. Critical for H-1B 365-day rule extensions.
Xavi
Apr 24
US Passport Changes 2026: State Department Moves to Single 38-Page Passport Book – End of 26 & 50-Page Options
US Passport Changes 2026: State Department moves to single 38-page passport book – 26 and 50-page options eliminated. Public comments open until June 22.
Xavi
Apr 20
H-2B Visa Update April 2026: DOL Releases Latest Processing Numbers for Second Half FY 2026
H-2B Visa Update April 2026: DOL releases latest processing numbers for second half FY 2026. 92,313 workers certified, 6,343 cases finalized. Prevailing wage guidance.
Xavi
Apr 20
United States Resumes Direct Air Travel with Venezuela After Years of Suspension – What Travelers Need to Know in 2026
United States resumes direct air travel with Venezuela after years of suspension – flights from Miami and Houston to Caracas now operating.
Xavi
Apr 17
US Visa Wait Times April 2026: India, Canada & Mexico Face Severe Delays – Full Global Breakdown for B1/B2, Work & Student Visas
US Visa Wait Times April 2026: Toronto 14 months, Mumbai 7 months for B1/B2. Work and student visas faster in most locations.
Xavi
Apr 17
May 2026 Visa Bulletin: USCIS Restricts Filing to Final Action Dates Only – April 30 Deadline Critical for Many Employment-Based Applicants
May 2026 Visa Bulletin: USCIS restricts filing to Final Action Dates only – April 30 deadline critical for employment-based applicants eligible under Chart B.
Xavi
Apr 15
USCIS Updates Form I-9 and E-Verify Guidance for Burma and Ethiopia TPS Holders: New Expiration Instructions Effective Immediately
USCIS updates Form I-9 and E-Verify guidance for Burma and Ethiopia TPS holders – use "as per court order" and "July 1, 2026" expiration date.
Xavi
Apr 15
F-1 Visa Refusals Surge to 35% as U.S. Policy Creates “Self-Inflicted Talent Shortage” – Shorelight Study Reveals Alarming Trends
F-1 visa refusals surge to 35% as US policy creates "self-inflicted talent shortage" – Shorelight study shows Africa denial rate 64%, South Asia over 60%.
Xavi
Apr 14
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.
Xavi
Apr 10
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
Apr 9
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
Apr 7
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
Apr 6
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.
Xavi
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.
Xavi
Apr 1
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