Immigration Blog
News, guides, and country-specific insights about the U.S. immigration process.
Green Card Holder Sues Over Slow Citizenship Application: What Applicants Should Know
A green card holder has asked a federal court to force a decision on his citizenship application. Here is what the 120-day rule means for people still waiting.
Oct 22, 2026
New Rule Cuts Refugee Response Time to 10 Days
Refugees now have 10 days, not 30, to respond to a Notice of Intent to Terminate. The rule took effect on October 14, 2026.
Oct 21, 2026
October 2026 Visa Bulletin: What Green Card Applicants Should Know Now
The first Visa Bulletin of fiscal year 2027 moves some green card dates forward and others back. Check your priority date before you file.
Oct 20, 2026
Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee: What Applicants Should Know Now
DHS has proposed a $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions. It is not in effect yet. Here is what to know before you file.
Oct 19, 2026
Cloudera Barred From PERM Green Card Program for Two Years: What Applicants Should Know
The Justice Department and Labor Department settled with Cloudera on October 16, 2026. The company faces a two-year PERM ban, and some U.S. workers may be able to claim back pay.
Oct 18, 2026
Ukraine TPS Set to End October 19: What Ukrainian Applicants Should Know Now
Ukraine's TPS is scheduled to end October 19, 2026, but no official notice has confirmed a possible automatic extension. Here is what to check now.
Oct 17, 2026
USCIS Filing Fees Go Up on October 16, 2026: What to Check Before You Mail
Several USCIS fees for asylum, work permits, TPS and parole rise on October 16, 2026. Forms postmarked on or after that date with old fees can be rejected.
Oct 16, 2026
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