Author: Foster
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced updates to immigrant visa processing at U.S. consulates around the world for applicants from a specified list of 75 countries. The stated rationale for the pause is so that the DOS can review their assessment protocols to better determine whether certain applicants may potentially seek public benefits upon arrival in the U.S. Effective January 21, 2026, the DOS will pause the issuance of all immigrant visas to applicants who […]
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for February 2026. Until February 1, the January 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 that are current during the applicable month (i.e., categories […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to increase USCIS premium processing fees under the USCIS Stabilization Act. This Act authorizes DHS to adjust premium processing fees every two years to account for inflation. Key Effective Date: March 1, 2026 Any petitions postmarked on or after […]
This webinar will provide HR professionals with knowledge and updates on H-1B specialty occupation work visas, including the requirements for an H-1B and employer obligations, the new December 23, 2025 rule regarding H-1B cap registrations for the H-1B cap lottery, and the H-1B Proclamation. 📌 Topic: Preparing for H-1B Cap […]
