USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the cap for H-2B temporary seasonal worker visas for the first half of fiscal year 2027, so employers planning for this period may need to wait for potential supplemental visa allocations or future filing windows.
If you are an A or G visa holder (foreign diplomat or international organization staff), USCIS has updated policy guidance on how children born in the U.S. may register for a green card (lawful permanent residence); check the updated USCIS Policy Manual guidance and consult a qualified legal representative to see if your family qualifies.
USCIS has released detailed policy guidance on public charge evaluations and announced that green card applicants must use an updated Form I-485 (application to register permanent residence or adjust status) starting September 18, 2026. If you plan to apply, gather your financial records, watch for the release of the new form, and consult a qualified immigration lawyer or accredited legal representative for advice on your case.
If you are from a country affected by travel ban proclamations, USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) has stopped holding applications and resumed processing following a federal court ruling. You can check your application status online, gather your case documents, and speak with a qualified legal representative for help with your next steps.
Following a court ruling that blocked a previous $100,000 payment, the Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, so workers and employers may want to monitor official updates and speak with a qualified legal professional.
Following a Supreme Court ruling, terminations of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and several humanitarian parole programs are proceeding, which may affect your work permit and permission to stay in the U.S.
A new DHS rule allows USCIS to require online submission for forms that have been available for e-filing for at least 180 days.
USCIS has updated its policy manual instructions for how officers review evidence and issue requests for missing paperwork or notices of intent to deny an application.
A federal court ordered USCIS to temporarily resume processing pending green card applications for Diversity Visa selectees while litigation continues.