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IMMIGRATION ALERTS
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Ninth Circuit Freezes Order to Reopen DV-2027 Lottery: What the Ruling Actually Says
The Ninth Circuit stayed an order to reopen the DV-2027 lottery, leaving registration closed while the appeal proceeds.
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24 hours ago
Saudi Arabia Joins Global Entry: What the New Trusted Traveller Arrangement Means
Saudi Arabian citizens can now apply for US Global Entry, joining 23 partner countries. Fee, process and disqualifying factors explained.
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2 days ago
CDC Orders Ebola Health Attestation for Every US-Bound Air Passenger From November 3
From November 3, 2026, every passenger flying to the US must sign a CDC Ebola attestation confirming no DRC presence in the prior 21 days.
Xavi
5 days ago
PERM Overhaul Clears White House Review: First Major Rewrite Since 2005 Heads to Public Comment
A proposed PERM overhaul has cleared OMB review and heads to the Federal Register with new recruitment, layoff and non-discrimination rules.
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5 days ago
H-2B Processing Times as of October 15, 2026: 10,474 Final Decisions, Prevailing Wage Backlog Persists
H-2B processing update: 10,474 final decisions and 143,888 certified positions as of October 15, 2026. PWD backlog persists.
Xavi
Oct 23
Visa Bulletin November 2026: Family Second Preference Goes Current as India EB-2 Remains Locked in 2013
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: F2A turns current, EB-5 set-asides current across all countries, but India EB-2 remains at November 2013.
Xavi
Oct 23
US Prolongs Ebola Entry Ban by 30 Days as New Attestation Requirement Approaches for All US-Bound Travelers
CDC extends Ebola entry ban for 30 days and adds a new attestation for all US-bound flyers from November 3.
Xavi
Oct 23
Brazil: US Consulates Cap Visa Rescheduling at Three Attempts
US consulates in Brazil cap B1/B2 reschedules at three per application. A third move cancels the appointment and requires a new US$185 payment.
Xavi
Oct 16
USCIS Fee Increases Take Effect: Old Payments Will Be Rejected From Today
USCIS fees rose October 16, 2026 under H.R. 1. Old payments will be rejected. New amounts for asylum, EAD, TPS and parole.
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Oct 15
USCIS Finalizes Rule Ending 540-Day Automatic EAD Extensions
USCIS finalizes rule eliminating the 540-day automatic EAD extension for renewals filed on or after October 30, 2025.
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Oct 13
USCIS Premium Processing Timeframes Under Review: Employers Face Uncertainty on Guaranteed Speeds
DHS proposes amending USCIS premium processing timeframes. Current 15, 30, and 45 business day windows may lengthen.
Xavi
Oct 13
US Immigration Enforcement Widens: PERM Suspensions, H-1B Probes and a Warning for Employers
US suspends PERM applications and opens H-1B and J-1 investigations. What employers need to know about compliance and subpoena response.
Xavi
Oct 12
US Suspends PERM Certification for Eight Major Tech Firms — Indian Workers' Green Card Path Hit
US suspends PERM certification for eight major tech firms including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft and Adobe, blocking Indian workers' green card path.
Xavi
Oct 8
H-1B Registrations from India Plunge 38.5% for FY 2027: The Sharpest Drop in Seven Years
H-1B registrations from India fall 38.5% for FY 2027 — sharpest drop in seven years, driven by fees and wage-based selection.
Xavi
Oct 8
DHS Proposes $70,000 Fee for Initial OPT, $30,000 for Subsequent Periods
DHS proposes $70,000 initial OPT fee and $30,000 for subsequent periods. Universities would pay; costs may pass to students.
Xavi
Oct 6
Lawsuit Challenges USCIS Policies That Make Green Card Process Harder for Applicants in the U.S.
Lawsuit challenges two USCIS policies making green cards harder: adjustment of status as negative factor and denial without RFE.
Xavi
Oct 5
Best Countries for Americans to Move in 2026
Best countries for Americans to move in 2026: Switzerland, New Zealand, Ireland top Country Navigator rankings. Complete guide with visas, costs, tax tips.
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Oct 3
United States: U.S. Consular Services in Brazil Halted Over Security Issues
U.S. consular services suspended at Embassy and Consulates in Brazil from October 2, 2026 due to security concerns.
Xavi
Oct 3
Trump Administration Launches AI-Powered Government Portal: America.gov
Trump administration launches America.gov, an AI-powered government portal for federal services, with passport renewal and Medicare enrollment coming in 2027.
Xavi
Oct 3
United States: CBP to End Systematic Passport Stamping on Arrival
CBP ends routine passport stamping at US entry. Form I-94 becomes primary proof of admission; stamps available on request.
Xavi
Oct 2
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