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USCIS Changes H-1B Visa Selection Process
Photo courtesy of iStock DHS Changes H-1B Visa Selection Process: What Employers and Applicants Need to Know The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a major change to the H-1B visa selection process—moving away from the traditional random lottery and toward a weighted selection system that prioritizes higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants. This change […]
DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B & H-4 Visas
Photo courtesy of Google Images DOS Expands Online Presence Review to H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it will expand its online presence review requirement to all H-1B principal applicants and H-4 dependents, effective December 15, 2025. This policy extends a vetting practice that […]
USCIS Announces Temporary Pauses and Reviews Affecting Certain Immigration Cases
Photo courtesy of KHUNKORN from khunkorn USCIS Announces Temporary Pauses and Reviews Affecting Certain Immigration Cases In early December 2025, the Trump administration announced a series of significant immigration policy changes following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The individual accused in the incident had previously entered the United States through […]
Notices to Appear (NTAs) Issued During the 60-Day Grace Period
Photo Courtesy by iStock USCIS Issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) During the 60-Day Grace Period: What H-1B Workers and Employers Need to Know Recent reports from immigration practitioners reveal a concerning trend: USCIS is issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) to H-1B workers even when they are still within the 60-day grace period and have timely […]
Duration of Status (D/S): What International Students Should Know
Photo Courtesy by pixelshot Duration of Status (D/S): What International Students Should Know Earlier this year, discussions resurfaced around potential changes to how international students and exchange visitors are admitted into the United States—specifically, the possible elimination of Duration of Status (D/S). While no final rule has been issued, the proposal raised important questions for […]
U.S. Consulates Now Routing B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visas for Extra Review
AndreyPopov from Getty Images U.S. Consulates Now Routing B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visas for Extra Review U.S. consulates have quietly implemented a new review process that affects B-1 in lieu of H-1B visa applications. As of early November 2025, consular posts are now required to forward these cases to the Department of State’s Visa […]
What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the U.S.
Image courtesy of pixelshot What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the U.S. Canadian citizens often assume traveling to the United States is simple—and in many cases, it is. But recent practice guidance from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) highlights several important reminders about admission rules, I-94 records, length of stay, and registration […]
USCIS Implements New Policies Affecting Asylum, Refugees, and Applicants from “High-Risk” Countries
Photo courtesy of Andrew Patrick Photo USCIS Implements New Policies Affecting Asylum, Refugees, and Applicants from “High-Risk” Countries U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced significant policy changes that will impact the processing of various immigration benefits. These measures include pauses on adjudications, expanded re-review of previously approved cases, and additional scrutiny for applicants […]