$100K H-1B Visa Fee Vacated
On June 8th, 2026, The United States District Court for Massachusetts VACATED, in its entirety, Presidential Trump’s Proclamation 10973 policy initiative which assessed a $100,000 supplemental fee to the H-1B visa program.
Recently issued USCIS Memo Reemphasizes Discretion in Adjustment of Status Cases
On May 22, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo which “reminds officers and the public that adjustment of status…is a matter of discretion and administrative grace not designed to supersede the regular consular processing of immigrant visas.” The memo further …
USCIS Issues Interim Final Rule on Signatures for Immigration Benefit Requests
Effective July 10, 2026, improperly signed immigration filings may carry greater risk. USCIS recently published an interim final rule formally codifying immigration officers’ authority to exercise discretion to deny improperly signed immigration benefit requests, reinforcing the importance of signature compliance.
USCIS Pause on Adjudications for Individuals from High-Risk Countries
Between January 2025 and January 2026, the current Administration issued several executive actions directing federal agencies to expand screening and vetting of noncitizens to the maximum degree possible. These actions included entry restrictions affecting nationals of 39 countries that the Administration identified as having deficient screening, vetting, or information-sharing practices. As a result…
May 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
On April 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of State released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, determining who will be eligible to file for Adjustment of Status in the month of May.