Immigration News

The Department of Homeland Security published a rule, today, August 11, 2026 that gives USCIS the legal authority to mandate e-filing for any form that has been available online for at least 180 days.

On August 6, 2026, President Trump signed two executive orders following the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara. In that case, the Court ruled that the Constitution generally grants citizenship to children born in the U.S. The administration is now trying to narrow that rule with two new policies: one that identifies specific groups who won't get birthright citizenship, and another aimed at stopping "birth tourism."

USCIS can now deny O-1A, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW petitions without an RFE if initial evidence is missing. Learn what changed and how to protect your filing.

Temporary Protected Status for Haiti ended on Monday, July 27, 2026. No last-minute court order arrived to extend it again.

DHS has issued an interim final rule allowing USCIS asylum officers to refer affirmative asylum applications to Immigration Court without first interviewing the applicant.

On July 22, 2026, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the termination of TPS for Haiti. The protections and TPS-related work authorization was extended till July 27, 2026. 

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked USCIS from carrying out several policies that would have cut off work authorization for tens of thousands of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released case processing data for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, covering petitions decided between October and December 2025.

USCIS announced that it has received enough petitions to meet the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027. The announcement closes out the FY 2027 cap season.

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule eliminating "duration of status" (D/S) admissions for F-1 academic students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I foreign media representatives.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship six to three in Trump v. Barbara. Here is what changed, and what did not, for work visa and green card families.

As H-1B lottery odds continue to shrink, the O-1 visa has become an increasingly popular alternative for individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field. See what qualifies as extraordinary ability under USCIS criteria.

U.S. immigration authorities have issued a stark warning amid a broader visa and immigration crackdown: criminal activity remains a direct and often insurmountable barrier to lawful permanent residency.

USCIS processing delays, cautious congressional momentum on immigration reform, and a conservative Visa Bulletin all shaped the week of January 16, 2025. Learn what these developments mean for green card applicants

The U.S. offers more than 20 visa categories, and choosing the right one depends on your purpose, timeline, and professional profile. See how the H-1B lottery compares to cap-free pathways like the O-1A, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW.

A recent success story from an Indian IT professional highlights what actually works in the B1/B2 interview room: honesty, clear purpose, and strong ties to home. See the six strategies that helped him secure approval.

The U.S. government has reduced the mandatory out-of-country waiting period for certain R-1 Religious Worker visa applicants, easing a long-standing burden for change-of-status cases.

Indian travelers can now visit Argentina without a separate visa by using a valid US B2 or Schengen C visa. Discover simplified entry rules, top destinations, and tips for a seamless Argentine adventure.