USCIS reaches H-2B visa cap for first half of fiscal year 2027
USCIS has closed the filing window for new H-2B petitions requesting a start date before April 1, 2027, after reaching the statutory…
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Immigration Week in Review: September 5-11, 2026
A rundown of the week's biggest U.S. immigration stories: court rulings, policy changes, new visa data, and enforcement actions.
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Nevada man charged with naturalization fraud over alleged false answers about criminal conduct
A naturalized citizen in Nevada was charged with naturalization fraud over alleged false answers about prior criminal conduct.
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Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged work-visa filing fraud scheme
A Houston immigration attorney faces mail fraud charges after allegedly taking payment for work visa filings that were never submitted.
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PERM analyst review now averages 336 days as DOL works on November 2025 filings
DOL's latest update shows PERM analyst review now averaging 336 days, with the agency currently working through November 2025 filings.
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State Department’s September NVC update shows major immigrant visa interview scheduling gaps by embassy
The State Department's September NVC update shows wide gaps in immigrant visa interview scheduling, with some embassies years behind others.
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Federal judge sets aside DHS rule ending automatic EAD extensions for seven H-4 spouses
A California judge granted seven H-4 spouses a preliminary injunction against DHS's rule ending automatic EAD extensions. It's not nationwide.
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Court orders USCIS to resume paused Diversity Visa adjustment cases before FY-2026 deadline
A federal court ordered USCIS to resume paused Diversity Visa adjustment cases for FY2026 selectees, ahead of the September 30 deadline.
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USCIS grants 30-day grace period on I-864 form changes after no-notice rollout draws lawsuit
USCIS is accepting the prior I-864 edition for 30 days after switching forms without notice. AILA has sued over the abrupt rollout.
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Maryland federal judge rules against Trump order narrowing birthright citizenship
A Maryland federal judge ruled against the administration's latest order narrowing birthright citizenship. An appeal is expected.
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