The Department of Homeland Security had issued a notice terminating TPS for Ethiopia, with an effective date of February 13, 2026. A federal court has temporarily stayed that termination, meaning TPS benefits continue pending further developments. EADs issued under Ethiopia TPS with expiration dates of June 12, 2024 and December 12, 2025 are automatically extended through April 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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….
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…
2025 H-1B visa appointment cancellations are impacting 2026 hiring, disproportionately affecting Indian workers and forcing U.S. employers to rethink staffing plans.
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