DHS has issued a final rule increasing EB-5 filing fees and introducing new fee requirements affecting investors, regional centers, and project sponsors.
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New State Department Task Force Expands Visa Enforcement Against Birth Tourism
The Department of State has established a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to address visa misuse associated with travel to the United States for childbirth.
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The End of Duration of Status: Considerations for F-1 and J-1 Students Pursuing EB-5
DHS transition guidance offers relief for some F-1 and J-1 students while introducing new EB-5 and adjustment planning considerations.
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DHS Moves to Formalize the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 Through Comprehensive Rulemaking
DHS has proposed revisions to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program regulations to implement provisions of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.
CBP Expands Biometric Exit Controls: What Travelers, Employers Should Know
A DHS rule expanding biometric collection is increasing the role of departure inspections in U.S. immigration enforcement.
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Proposed DHS Rule Would Revise Asylum‑Based Work Authorization Eligibility: Employer Considerations
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would, if finalized, restrict work authorization eligibility for asylum applicants.
The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
With annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) having lapsed on Feb. 14, 2026, immigration stakeholders are again navigating the practical consequences of a DHS-specific shutdown. Despite the
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USCIS ‘High-Risk’ Country Policy Explained: An Analysis of PM-602-0194 Nearly 60 Days Later
On Jan. 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum that has had wide-ranging effects on immigration benefit processing.
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USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process. In the upcoming FY 2027 H-1B cap season, the traditional random lottery will be replaced with a wage weighted selection system, giving candidates with higher DOL
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Lawsuit Challenges Gold Card
A federal lawsuit was filed on Feb. 3, 2026, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia by the American Association of University Professors challenging the Gold Card Program.
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