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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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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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…
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Consular Immigrant Visa Processing Pause for 75 Countries
The U.S. Department of State has announced a pause on immigrant visa processing at U.S. consulates abroad for nationals of 75 countries. The announcement was confirmed in a recent Department of State post…
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USCIS Expands Hold on Adjudication of Immigration Benefit Applications for Nationals of Certain High-Risk Countries
USCIS has issued additional policy guidance expanding its pause on adjudication of immigration benefit applications for foreign nationals of certain designated high-risk countries. This development significantly broadens the scope of prior USCIS…
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USCIS Final Rule Confirms H-1B Registration Selection Changes
On December 29, 2025, DHS published a Final Rule in the Federal Register confirming changes to the H-1B cap registration selection process. This rule formalizes the weighted selection process USCIS previously announced and discussed…
