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Green Card Timing for H-1B Professionals in 2026: Start by Year 2
The 2026 immigration landscape requires H-1B holders to start Green Card sponsorship by Year 2 rather than Year 4. This…
PERM and Green Card Sponsorship in 2026: Strategic Employer Guide
The H-1B FY 2027 season begins March 2026, introducing a wage-weighted selection system that prioritizes higher earners. With an 85,000-cap…
Illinois REAL ID for Visa Holders in 2026: Requirements and Checklist
Illinois visa holders must provide original proof of lawful presence, such as an EAD or passport with I-94, to obtain…
DHS Expands Immigration Pause to 39 Countries Under PM-602-0194 Policy
The U.S. has expanded its immigration freeze to include 39 countries, pausing all pending visa and citizenship applications. Formalized under…
H-1B 2026: Prepare Before March Under New Weighted Selection
For the FY 2027 H-1B season, USCIS will implement a wage-weighted selection process prioritizing higher-paid professionals. Registration opens in March…
Navigating H-1B Portability in 2026: Stricter Rules and Fees
Changing H-1B employers in 2026 involves navigating a $100,000 fee, stricter degree-to-job alignment, and aggressive USCIS enforcement. Legal portability allows…
IRCC Backlog Update: Canada’s Immigration Processing Delays and Trends
IRCC's backlog has officially hit one million applications, impacting 46% of its total workload. To manage this, Canada is stabilizing…
Pennsylvania REAL ID for Immigrants 2026: Requirements, Docs, and Process
Pennsylvania transitions to REAL ID enforcement on May 7, 2025. Immigrants with lawful status must provide original documentation at PennDOT…