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USCIS Announces New Immigration Fees Under H.R. 1 — Effective July 22, 2025 | USCIS Report Reveals Widespread Abuse of Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Program | How to Extend Your B-2 Visa Without Jeopardizing Future Entry: A Strategic Guide for the Trump Era

The Trump administration has officially moved to overhaul the H-1B visa system, potentially ending the decades-old lottery system in favor of a wage-based selection process. What's Happening:  Citizenship and Immigration Services notified the federal Office of Management and Budget of a propose...

USCIS Reaches FY 2026 H-1B CAP | Senate Confirms Joseph Edlow as USCIS Director in Close Vote | August 2025 Visa Bulletin Update: EB-2 Worldwide Retrogresses; EB-3 India and EB-5 China and India Advance | Federal Court Certifies Nationwide Class in Birthright Citizenship Case, Grants Stayed Preliminary Injunction | USCIS Uncovers Massive U Visa Fraud Scheme Involving Corrupt Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers | Brazilian National in Massachusetts Sentenced for Unlawful Reentry and Selling Counterfeit Green Cards and Social Security Cards

DOL Processing Times Update: Significant Delays Continue | Historic Immigration Enforcement Funding | DHS Terminates TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua; 60-Day Transition Period Granted | Summer Travel Advisory for F-1 OPT Holders with H-1B Approval and Other Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

Major Legal Victory: Federal Court Blocks DHS Curtailment of Haiti TPS | What the Haiti TPS Court Victory Means for Nepal TPS Holders | DHS Proposes Major Overhaul of Student and Exchange Visitor Status Rules | Supreme Court Narrows Injunctions Against Birthright Citizenship Executive Order | Congress Passes Sweeping Immigration Fee Increases in “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

The Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process is the first crucial step for foreign workers seeking permanent residency in the United States through the EB-3 skilled worker category. This labor certification process ensures that hiring foreign workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.

E-Verify Launches New “Status Change Report” Tool and Website to Track EAD Revocations for Certain Parolees | USCIS Announces Adjustment of Status Filing Charts for July 2025 | Filing PERM for EB-3 Skilled Worker Green Card | National Interest Exceptions to Presidential Proclamation on Visa Suspensions Explained | USCIS Updates Policy on Validity of Marriages for Asylees and Refugees.

For foreign nationals who did not receive selection in the H-1B lottery, the disappointment can feel overwhelming. However, multiple alternative pathways exist that may provide viable routes to remain and work in the United States. This comprehensive guide explores both nonimmigrant and immigrant options, with a particular focus on self-petition strategies that don't require employer sponsorship.

Alternative Immigration Options After H-1B Lottery Rejection: A Comprehensive Guide to Self-Petition Strategies | District Court Temporarily Blocks F/M/J Visa Ban for Incoming Harvard Students | Federal Indictments Highlight Growing Scrutiny of Employment-Based Immigration Fraud | Albanian National and American Wife Face Federal Charges for Marriage Fraud and False Statements | Federal Court Blocks State Department Policy Restricting Gender Markers on U.S. Passports.

Nepal's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation terminates on August 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Nepali nationals currently holding TPS must take immediate action to secure alternative immigration status or face removal proceedings. This guide outlines the primary pathways for changing status to nonimmigrant visas, immigrant visas, or asylum protection.

DOL Releases May/June 2025 PERM and PWD Processing Times Update | July 2025 Visa Bulletin Update: USCIS to Honor Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Green Cards | DHS Announces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nepal | Nepal TPS Change of Status Guide: Critical Options Before August 5, 2025 | USCIS Issues New Policy Guidance to Tighten Review of Disability Exceptions in Naturalization Process | USCIS Issues Over 26,000 NTAs Under New Enforcement Policy Since February 2025 | USCIS Updates Policy on Disclosure of Derogatory Information in Immigration Decisions | Nationality-Based U.S. Travel Ban for 19 Countries Now in Effect.

New Travel Restrictions Impact Visa Processing and Academic Exchange | Harvard University F/M/J Visa Ban in Effect Now | DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal | H-1B Modernization Rule: Key Changes for Degree Requirements and Employment Verification | Preparing for and Managing FDNS Site Visits: A Strategic Approach

Trump Administration Orders Temporary Pause on New F, J, and M Visa Appointments | DOS to Revoke F-1 Visas of Certain Chinese Students | Supreme Court Allows TPS Termination for Venezuelans

Fraudsters increasingly targeting immigrants with fake government calls demanding immediate payment.

DOL Reports Lengthy Processing Delays for Employment-Based Immigration Applications | Immigration Scams Surge: Federal Agencies Warn Public to Stay Vigilant Against Fraudulent Schemes | DHS Announces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan, Effective July 14, 2025.

I-94 documents should be checked periodically to avoid any errors in being out-of-status. This article provides crucial information regarding your I-94 and correcting you incorrect I-94 if provided.

USCIS Selects 35.3% of Unique Beneficiaries in FY 2026 H-1B CAP Lottery Amid Decline in Total Registrations | June 2025 Visa Bulletin Brings Modest Advancement for EB-2 and EB-3 Categories; USCIS to Follow Final Action Dates | DHS Announces Termination of TPS for Afghanistan Effective May 2025

Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, USCIS FDNS (Fraud Detection and National Security) Site Visits, DOL H-1B Wage and Hour Audits, PERM Labor Certification Audit File & General Compliance Recommendations.

Summer Travel Advisory for Foreign Nationals (H-1B, L-1, F-1, AOS Applicants) | Immigration Compliance Guidelines – I-9, FDNS Site Visits, DOL & PERM Audits | Important Notice: Diversity Visa (DV-2026) Lottery Results Available

If you're an undocumented parent living in the United States, it's critical to plan ahead to protect your children in case of detention or deportation. Without a plan, your children could face foster care, detention, or even deportation. This guide outlines essential steps you can take now to safeguard your family's future.

As an international student in the United States on an F-1 visa, maintaining your immigration status is essential to protecting your legal stay, academic progress, and employment eligibility. Failing to follow the rules may result in loss of status, visa revocation, and even removal from the country. This guide outlines the key responsibilities and regulations F-1 students must follow to remain in compliance.

As a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States, international travel is generally permitted. However, certain circumstances can complicate re-entry into the U.S., potentially leading to delays, secondary inspections, or even denial of entry.

Travel Restrictions for Green Card Holders: What You Need to Know | U.S. State Department Launches New Visa Interview Scheduling Tools | SCIS, ICE Dismantle Nationwide Marriage Fraud Ring; 10 Arrested and More Indictments Expected | Maintaining F-1 Student Status in the United States: A Complete Guide | Protect Your Family: A Practical Guide for Undocumented Parents with Children | Trump Administration Overhauls Higher Education Accreditation.

ICE Reverses SEVIS Terminations Amid Legal Challenges, Clarifies Status Implications for International Students | Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces State Department Reorganization, Raises Concerns Over Potential Visa Processing Delays | International Travel Warning Issued for F-1 Students Amid Heightened Scrutiny and Visa Risks | Department of Labor Releases Latest Update on PERM and Prevailing Wage Processing Times | REAL ID Enforcement Begins May 7, 2025: Domestic Air Travelers Must Show Compliant ID

H-1B-dependent IT consulting firms face unique challenges in complying with the evolving landscape of immigration law, particularly after the implementation of the H-1B Modernization Rule effective January 17, 2025. From navigating third-party placements and verifying specialty occupation roles to handling FDNS site visits and DOL audits, compliance is no longer optional—it is a business imperative.