USCIS Announces New Policy Limiting Adjustment of Status Eligibility
New USCIS guidance emphasizes consular processing and indicates adjustment of status in the United States may be granted only in extraordinary circumstances.
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TPS for Ethiopia – Current Status and Work Authorization Impact
Ethiopian TPS has been extended through the EAD expiration date of July 1, 2026. This matter is still in active litigation and therefore changes to this date may continue to change. Form I-9 reverifications may be updated to July 1 as the work authorization end day with the note of “Per Court Order”.
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Do You Qualify for an O-1 Visa? A Practical Guide for High-Achieving Professionals Considering Extraordinary Ability Classification
This guide addresses the most common questions we hear from professionals exploring the O-1 Visa category and provides a clear, practical framework for evaluating whether it may be the right path.
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USCIS Completes Initial Selection for FY 2027 H-1B Cap
USCIS has confirmed that it has completed the initial selection process for the FY 2027 H-1B cap, including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). Selection notifications have been issued to employers and their representatives through their myUSCIS accounts.
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DOL Proposes Significant Increase to Prevailing Wage Levels—What Employers Need to Know
The Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that could substantially increase prevailing wage requirements across H-1B, E-3, H-1B1, and PERM programs. While the underlying wage data would not change, the proposal would significantly shift how wage levels are assigned—effectively raising required wages, including for entry-level roles.
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USCIS Announces Termination of TPS for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, according to a notice released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). TPS…
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FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Deadline March 19
USCIS has announced the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period, the first step for employers seeking to sponsor foreign national professionals for H-1B status beginning October 1, 2026. The H-1B…
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Are Employees with TPS from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua Still Authorized to Work?
Following a February 9 ruling, employers with workers with TPS from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua are facing renewed uncertainty as litigation over Temporary Protected Status (TPS) continues. Recent action by the U.S….
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Haitian TPS Extended by Court Order: Employer I-9 Considerations
Haiti’s TPS designation was originally scheduled to terminate on February 3, 2026, following a DHS decision published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2025. Under that notice, Haitian TPS beneficiaries would have lost both TPS protection and…
