Business Immigration Blog

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions that go through the annual lottery. The new fee is separate...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that takes effect on September 15, 2026, eliminating the longstanding Duration of Status (D/S) admission designation for F, J, and I visa holders. The rule...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum on May 22, 2026: “Adjustment of Status Is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that H-1B registrations for the FY2027 cap season will open at noon Eastern on March 4, 2026, and will run through noon Eastern on March 19,...

Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) will indefinitely “pause” immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. The administration claims the pause is necessary because applicants from these countries are more likely...