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India's FY 2026 unreserved EB-5 visa allocation has been used. Learn how the limit, October reset, reserved categories, and visa availability may affect investors.

India has reached its FY 2026 EB-2 per-country visa limit. Learn what this means for consular issuance, the October reset, priority dates, and adjustment cases.

The State Department has moved routine visa services from 25 African locations to regional hubs. Learn how this may affect interviews, travel, medical exams, and case planning.

The State Department generally requires immigrant visa applicants to interview in their country of residence or nationality. Learn how the rule affects transfers, exceptions, and case planning.

The State Department’s September 2026 scheduling update can help families understand immigrant visa interview queues. Learn what the NVC tool shows, its limits, and why visa availability still matters.

The State Department is piloting public charge bonds for select immigrant visa applicants. Learn who may receive a bond notice, what the bond can address, and why it does not guarantee visa approval.

The State Department says a broad immigrant visa issuance pause affecting nationals of 75 countries is no longer in effect. Here is what the change may mean for pending cases—and what requirements still remain.

The September 2026 Visa Bulletin brings meaningful movement for some family- and employment-based applicants, while warning that several categories may retrogress or become unavailable before fiscal year-end.

A new State Department pilot lets eligible B-visa applicants at select posts pay for an earlier interview. Here is what the option does—and does not—change.

Federal Judge Blocks $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: What Employers Need to Know June 8, 2026 | SanSha Law Office PLLC In a significant victory for U.S. employers and foreign professionals, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling that the exec...

New H-1B visa changes introduce social media screening as part of the review process. Here’s what applicants need to understand about how this may affect their case

 April 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Major Forward Movement of the Priority Dates and How we can help you to timely file your Permanent Resident/Green Card Application. The U.S. Departm...

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin opens an important filing window for many green card applicants. Significant priority date advancements mean you or your dependents may now qualify to file your Adjustment of Status application. Don’t miss this opportunity — timely filing is critical.

USCIS has confirmed higher premium processing fees starting March 1, 2026, impacting many employment-based petitions and related applications.

If you’re facing job loss on H-1B or planning your next step after F-1 graduation, understanding your options during the 60-day period is critical.

The Department of Homeland Security has adjusted how H-1B work visas are awarded. These changes impact employers, job offers, and workforce planning.

U.S. agencies have issued updated guidance impacting Diversity Visa and Green Card Lottery applicants worldwide. Here’s what selectees need to know.

USCIS has shortened the maximum validity of some Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for refugees, asylum seekers and related categories. Find out how this change affects work authorization and what you should plan for.

A new Gold Card immigration program offers wealthy investors a fast-track path to U.S. residency and potential citizenship. Learn how it works and what this means for global immigrants.

Starting January 1, 2026, USCIS will raise select immigration fees due to inflation. Find out how these changes may affect work visas, green cards, and employers.

The $100,000 H-1B fee creates significant challenges for employers and foreign workers. At SLO, our immigration team can help you assess whether your petitions fall under the fee requirement, develop strategies to minimize impact, ensure status compliance, and explore alternative visa options. As this situation continues to evolve, we stay current on all developments to provide you with the most up-to-date guidance.

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched "Project Firewall" to increase investigations into companies using H-1B workers. Employers should immediately review their compliance, including worker pay rates, documentation, and job descriptions. Violations can result in back wages, hefty fines, and bans from the H-1B program, with information shared across government agencies for coordinated enforcement.

Trump's new H-1B visa policy introduces a $100,000 annual fee starting Sunday. While the announcement initially caused confusion and panic among foreign workers, the White House confirmed that current H-1B holders and renewals are exempt - only new applicants will pay the fee.

On September 18, 2025, USCIS will announce the implementation of the 2025 Naturalization civics test through a Federal Register. This test evaluates an applicant's understanding of U.S. history and government, adhering to statutory requirements. Before the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test is put ...