USCIS Premium Processing Fees Confirmed for March 2026: The new rates are here. Find out how much more employers will pay for I-140, H-1B, and OPT petitions starting March 1, 2026, and how to lock in the current lower fees before the deadline.

USCIS confirms the first FY 2026 USCIS H-2B Supplemental Visa Cap (18,490 returning worker visas) is closed as of February 6, 2026, with lottery results finalized for January–March start dates. Remaining allocations: 27,736 visas for April starts and 18,490 for May–September 2026. Essential reading for employers tracking the USCIS H-2B Supplemental Visa Cap.

As immigration policies continue to change, new updates from the U.S. government have important implications for individuals navigating