25 Aug
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for September 2026. Until September 1, the August 2026 Visa Bulletin remains in effect. The Visa Bulletin contains the DOS’s Final Action Dates chart, which lists the priority dates that are current in each respective category, the categories […]
24 Aug
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On August 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will formally publish a proposed rule that would impose a new $103,265 filing fee on all H-1B cap-subject petitions (85,000 annually), including petitions filed under the advanced degree exemption. The proposed fee would be charged in addition to all existing […]
19 Aug
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a significant precedent decision, Matter of Delcarmen-Lara, 29 I&N Dec. 830 (BIA 2026), overturning the long-standing rule established in Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly. This decision fundamentally changes how travel on Advance Parole is treated for individuals who have […]
14 Aug
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On August 10, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Interim Final Rule (IFR) authorizing USCIS to require electronic filing (e-filing) for certain immigration benefit requests (USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National Security | USCIS). The rule became effective […]
