On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administration’s request to block a district court ruling voiding the USCIS policy imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions. The...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a significant final rule that fundamentally alters how F-1 academic students and J-1 exchange visitors are admitted to the United States. The rule is effective...
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Reached
Jul 17, 2026
Immigration Updates
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap has been reached. No additional selections will be made from reserve registrations this year. USCIS conducted its...
Supreme Court Appears to Issue “Massive Blank Check” to Border Officials to Detain or Place Green Card Holders in Removal Proceedings Upon Return to the United States From Travel Abroad on Criminal Grounds—Even if Never Charged or Convicted
Jul 10, 2026
Immigration Updates
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court determined in Blanche v. Lau that border officers may treat a lawful permanent resident (i.e., a “green-card holder” or “LPR”) returning to the United States after traveling abroad...
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Attempt to Limit Birthright Citizenship
Jun 30, 2026
Immigration Updates
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the Trump administration’s executive order attempting to limit birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued an...