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First Circuit Keeps Ruling Against $100,000 H-1B Fee in Effect.

On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the federal government’s request to[…]

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ICE Airport Arrests Expand to Travelers with Expired Visas and Pending Applications

Federal immigration authorities have reportedly expanded enforcement activity at U.S. airports to include travelers whose visas have expired, even[…]

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USCIS Expands Direct Asylum Referrals to Immigration Court in Effort to Reduce Backlog.

USCIS has announced an interim final rule permitting asylum officers to refer certain affirmative asylum applications directly to the[…]

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Visa Bulletin August 2026

The U.S. Department of State has released the August 2026 Visa Bulletin, showing movement across key employment and family-sponsored[…]

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Supreme Court Reaffirms Birthright Citizenship, Striking Down Executive Restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a 6–3 decision invalidating a January 20, 2025, executive order that aimed to[…]

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USCIS Confirms H-1B Cap Reached for Fiscal Year 2027

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that it has received enough H-1B petitions to meet the fiscal[…]