Worldwide: Immigration

USCIS has begun issuing Requests for Evidence with 30-day response deadlines under its August 5, 2026 policy guidance, significantly reducing the traditional 84-day period. This operational shift means employers and foreign nationals must prepare immigration filings more comprehensively from the outset and respond to RFEs with greater urgency.

A missed biometrics appointment may appear to be an administrative matter that can be easily corrected, but immigration applicants should not assume that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will continue rescheduling missed appointments, even when there is a legitimate reason for being unable to attend.

The Department of Homeland Security’s new rule eliminating “duration of status” for F, J and I nonimmigrants will have significant implications for healthcare organizations that sponsor and train international physicians.

Attorney Keith Pabian examines the upcoming Summer 2027 H-2B visa petition filing season, addressing the critical preparation steps employers must take starting in mid-September. With the H-2B program facing continued challenges and increasing competition, understanding the potential obstacles and strategic planning requirements will be essential for employers seeking seasonal workers for Spring and Summer 2027.

On August 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is scheduled to publish a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would impose a new $103,265 H-1B fee on every H-1B cap-subject petition.

A missed biometrics appointment may appear to be an administrative matter that can be easily corrected, but immigration applicants should not assume that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will continue rescheduling missed appointments, even when there is a legitimate reason for being unable to attend.

A missed biometrics appointment may appear to be an administrative matter that can be easily corrected, but immigration applicants should not assume that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will continue rescheduling missed appointments, even when there is a legitimate reason for being unable to attend.

EB-1 vizesi, olağanüstü yetenek sahibi kişiler, seçkin profesörler ve araştırmacılar ile çok uluslu şirket yöneticileri için doğrudan Green Card'a giden bir yol sunar. Bu kapsamlı rehber, EB-1 vizesi gerekliliklerini, başvuru sürecini, öncelik tarihlerini ve yasal daimi ikamet statüsü kazanma yollarını detaylı olarak açıklamaktadır.

La visa EB-1 representa una de las vías más rápidas hacia la residencia permanente en Estados Unidos, diseñada específicamente para personas con habilidades extraordinarias, profesores e investigadores destacados, y ejecutivos multinacionales. ¿Cuáles son los requisitos específicos para cada subcategoría y cómo puede maximizar sus posibilidades de éxito en el proceso de solicitud? Esta guía detalla el proceso completo desde la petición I-140 h