Tagged #employment-based
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Appeals Court Blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee (Again)
Federal appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to enforce $100,000 H-1B visa fee, upholding lower court ruling that it constitutes unauthorized tax.
When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: August 2026
USCIS guidance on which visa bulletin charts to use for adjustment of status filings in August 2026: Dates for Filing for family-sponsored applicants, Final Action Dates for employment-based applicants.
July 2026 Green Card Changes: Visa Caps and Signature Rule
Two major policy shifts take effect in July 2026: employment-based visa caps freeze approvals in key categories through September, and a new DHS rule tightens signature enforcement on USCIS filings with post-acceptance denial authority.
July 2026 Visa Bulletin – Mixed Movement in Employment, Gains for Family-Based
State Department released July 2026 Visa Bulletin with advancement in EB-1 China, EB-3 categories, and family-sponsored visas, but EB-2 India becomes unavailable and EB-1 India retrogresses further.
EB-2 India Category Now Unavailable Through September 30, 2026
The EB-2 employment-based green card category for Indian nationals has exhausted its annual visa limit and is now unavailable for adjustment of status and consular processing through September 30, 2026. Practitioners should advise clients on alternative pathways.
"Why Can't an American Do This Job?" — New H-1B Interview Scrutiny
Immigration attorneys report a surge in consular officers asking employment-based visa applicants to explain why a U.S. worker could not fill the role. Preparation strategies are essential.
H-1B visa rules overhaul: Lottery, fees, and court rulings explained
Trump administration overhauls H-1B program with weighted lottery, attempted $100K fee struck down by court. Learn what changed and what it means for employers and foreign workers.
Federal Judge Voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax
A Boston federal judge ruled that Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax Congress never authorized. The ruling blocks enforcement; the administration plans to appeal.
June 2026 Visa Bulletin—Final Action Dates Required for EB Filings
State Department releases June 2026 Visa Bulletin. USCIS designates Final Action Dates for employment-based adjustment filings; material retrogression for India EB-1 and EB-2; advance for EB-3 China and India.
Federal judge strikes down policy freezing USCIS applications for 39 countries
A U.S. District Court ruled that USCIS exceeded its authority by indefinitely freezing asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship applications for nationals of 39 countries. The ruling requires immediate resumption of adjudications.
USCIS Limits Green Card Adjustment of Status to Extraordinary Circumstances
USCIS policy memo requires most visa holders to pursue green cards through consular processing abroad, not adjustment of status in the US. Major shift affects employment, family-based, and humanitarian applications.
Visa Bulletin for June 2026: Final Action Dates Required for Employment-Based Filings
The State Department's June 2026 Visa Bulletin sets new priority dates for family and employment-based immigrants, mandates Final Action Dates for EB filings, and flags India EB-2/EB-1 and China EB-2 for potential retrogression or unavailability.
Reading the DOS Visa Bulletin: Family vs Employment Charts and the Country Columns
A working guide to the State Department's monthly Visa Bulletin — the family and employment charts, the country columns, and how to translate priority dates into wait estimates.