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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…

US Visa Rules Jan 2026: 39-Country Ban and Fee Hikes

The U.S. government is implementing expanded travel restrictions on 39 countries and mandatory inflation-based fee increases for immigration benefits starting…

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…

Burkina Faso and Mali Impose Reciprocal Visa Bans on U.S. Nationals

Following a U.S. expansion of travel restrictions, Mali and Burkina Faso have enacted immediate reciprocal visa bans against Americans. The…

Korea Extends Group Visa Fee Waiver to June 2026 for Six Countries

The South Korean government extended the C-3-2 group visa fee waiver for six countries until June 2026. Saving travelers roughly…

2025 Immigration Shifts: Biometrics Expansion and H-1B Overhaul

The U.S. has reconfigured H-1B visas and immigration workflows to focus on security and high-skilled talent. Employers now face a…

H-1B in 2025: What Layoffs Taught Visa Holders and Employers

The 2025 H-1B landscape saw tech layoffs collide with stricter immigration enforcement. The 60-day grace period proved unreliable as a…