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 […]
10 Aug
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On August 5, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy update (USCIS to Reduce Frivolous Immigration Benefits Requests by Reinforcing Evidence Standards | USCIS) emphasizing that applicants and petitioners must establish eligibility for an immigration benefit at the time of filing. USCIS also confirmed that officers may […]
