Immigration Blog
News, guides, and country-specific insights about the U.S. immigration process.
Court Orders Green Card Lottery for 2027 To Reopen
A federal judge has ordered the State Department to reopen the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery. Here is what the court order says and what to watch for next.
Oct 15, 2026
New Rule Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions for Most Renewals
A final DHS rule published October 14, 2026 keeps the end of automatic work permit extensions for most EAD renewals filed on or after October 30, 2025.
Oct 14, 2026
New USCIS Filing Deadline Rules Start October 23, 2026
Starting October 23, 2026, USCIS will handle some deadlines that fall on weekends or holidays differently. Age-based and online filings are affected most.
Oct 13, 2026
New Public Charge Rule Is Now in Effect: What Green Card Applicants Should Know
A new public charge rule took effect on September 18, 2026. It lets officers weigh more government benefits in green card cases, and several lawsuits are still pending.
Oct 12, 2026
Microsoft, Adobe and Six IT Firms Suspended From PERM Green Card Program
The U.S. has suspended Microsoft, Adobe and six IT firms from the PERM green card labor program. Here is what it means for pending cases.
Oct 9, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Fight Heads Back to the Supreme Court
A recent Supreme Court ruling left birthright citizenship rules unchanged. The administration says it will ask the Court to rehear the case — though that rarely happens.
Jul 15, 2026
USMCA Review Begins: What It Means for TN Visa Holders
The current administration will not renew the USMCA trade agreement, starting a review process that could eventually affect TN visa status for Mexican and Canadian professionals.
Jul 15, 2026
Marriage-Based Green Cards Face New Scrutiny in 2026
Spouses of U.S. citizens have historically held a distinct legal position in immigration law. New policy is treating that status more like every other category.
Jul 15, 2026
Indian H-1B Holders Face New Delays After Visa Stamping Trips
H-1B and H-4 visa holders who traveled home for routine visa stamping have found themselves stuck for months as consulates roll out new review processes.
Jul 15, 2026
TPS Work Permits Shift Again for Six Countries, Plus Haiti
New guidance moves work authorization expiration dates for Temporary Protected Status holders from Burma, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen — and separately for Haiti.
Jul 14, 2026
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Jul 14, 2026
July 2026 Brings Sweeping Changes to Green Card Applications
A new signature rule, a tighter Visa Bulletin, and fresh USCIS guidance are reshaping the path to permanent residency this month.
Jul 14, 2026