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B-2 Change of Status RFE: How to Document Your Activities and Temporary Stay
Your H-1B employment ended, and you filed Form I-539 to request a change to B-2 so you could remain in the United States temporarily. Months later, while your application is still pending, USCIS sends a Request for Evidence (RFE) asking how you have spent your time: Where have yo
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Source published
Federal Judge Orders Reopening of 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration By November 1st
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of State to reopen registration for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, following delays and suspension of the program. On October 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for th
News · Source: Visa Lawyer Blog · Openbound updated
New Data: U.S. Welcomes High-Skilled Workers, but Path to Permanent Residence Is Growing More Uncertain
Record Backlogs, Visa Shortages, and Increasing Scrutiny Are Straining the Employment-Based Immigration System WASHINGTON, D.C., August 18 — The United States continues to rely on high-skilled workers from around the world to stay globally competitive in key industries including
News · Source: American Immigration Council · Openbound updated
USCIS Shortens RFE Response Times: How the August 5, 2026 Policy Affects EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Cases
On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released Policy Alert PA-2026-05, titled “Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny,” which significantly alters the guidance provided to immigration officers regarding the handling of c
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
HOW TO STRUCTURE A PERSUASIVE EB-1A OR EB-2 NIW RECOMMENDATION LETTER IN 2026: A COMPONENT-BY-COMPONENT GUIDE
The difference between a recommendation letter that strengthens an EB-1A or EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition and one that triggers a Request for Evidence (RFE) usually comes down to structure – not the prestige of the signature of the author. This guide explains the f
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
United States: August 2026 DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its latest report on PERM and prevailing wage determination (PWD) processing times. As of August 31, 2026, DOL was conducting analyst review for PERM ...
News · Source: fragomen · Openbound updated
PERM processing times FAQ for employers
The following FAQ addresses the steps involved in the actual processing of Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) applications as reported
News · Source: BAL · Openbound updated
DOL Update: PWD and PERM Processing Times, September 2026
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued updated processing times as of August 31, 2026 for Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD) and PERM applications. Processing times are as follows: Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) Processing Times As of August 31, 2026, the U.S. Department
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
F-1 Change of Status: How to Avoid USCIS RFEs, I-20 Problems, and Delays
If you are applying to change your immigration status to F-1 student status from inside the United States, careful preparation can help reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence (RFE), Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), or unnecessary delay. Applicants generally file Form I-539, Ap
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
OPT Delays in 2026: Why the 14-Month Rule Makes a Timely Decision Essential
If you are an F-1 student waiting on a post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) approval, or an employer waiting to onboard a recent graduate, you already know how stressful the wait can be. What many students and employers do not realize is that OPT is one of the few im
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated