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Additional H-1B Barriers Outside the Statute: The September 18 Executive Order on Layoffs and the Extension of the $100,000 Proclamation
On September 18, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order entitled Enhancing Program Integrity and Interagency Coordination in the Administration of the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program. Issued alongside a proclamation extending for another year the controversial $100,000 pa
News · Source: Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners · Openbound updated
Your Filing Window Is Opening: What Documents to Gather for Your Employment-Based Green Card
Every October, the start of the federal fiscal year brings a fresh allocation of immigrant visa numbers, and with it the possibility of real movement in the Visa Bulletin. For many employment-based applicants who have waited months or years for their priority dates to become curr
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
The employer’s guide to reading the Visa Bulletin
According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas are available each fiscal year for foreign
News · Source: BAL · Openbound updated
USCIS fees and immigration costs: A guide for employers and foreign nationals
Immigration fees are a standard part of the U.S. employment-based immigration process. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges fees
News · Source: BAL · Openbound updated
What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Green Card)
Few things test a person’s patience quite like the green card process. For family-based cases, the path runs through two filings: the I-130 petition, followed by the I-485 application to adjust status. For employment-based cases, there are three general steps: labor certification
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
Business Insider: The Winners and Losers of the New H-1B Era
October 16, 2026 | United States Business Insider: The Winners and Losers of the New H-1B Era October 16, 2026 | Canada Canada: Express Entry Changes to Prioritize High-Wage Occupations October 16, ...
News · Source: fragomen · Openbound updated
Understanding PERM: When Can Experience Gained with the Sponsoring Employer Be Used?
For employers seeking to sponsor a foreign national for U.S. permanent residence through the employment-based green card process, the first step is generally obtaining a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Commonly known as PERM (Program Electronic Review
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
DHS Proposes to Eliminate the 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B, L-1, O-1, E, and TN Workers
proposed rulemaking titled “Eliminating the Discretionary 60-day Grace Period.” The proposal, signed by Secretary Markwayne Mullin and carrying DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0364 (RIN 1615-AD22), would strike 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) from the regulations. That single paragraph is what curre
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
BioSpace: As H-1B Visa Changes Keep Coming, Biopharmas Adjust Hiring Approach
As H-1B visa policies continue to evolve, biopharma companies face new challenges in attracting and retaining global talent. In an article published by BioSpace, Partner Audrea Golding discussed how ...
News · Source: fragomen · Source published
November 2026 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the November 2026 Visa Bulletin. Several employment-based and family-based cutoff dates advance, while others remain unchanged. Unless otherwise noted, the cutoff dates below are from the final action chart (Chart A), which governs
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Source published
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Changes for Employment-Based and Family-Sponsored Categories
The U.S. Department of State has released the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, announcing several significant changes to employment-based and family-sponsored immigrant visa categories. This month’s bulletin features one-year advancements in several family-sponsored categories for Wo
News · Source: Visa Lawyer Blog · Source published
Times of India: US Proposes Ending Deference to Past H-1B Approvals; Indians Will Be Disproportionately Impacted
Proposed changes to H-1B visa extensions could mean greater scrutiny for foreign workers, even when their employment circumstances remain unchanged. In an article published in The Times of India, ...
News · Source: fragomen · Source published