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06/08/2026

H-1B BREAKING NEWS: Judge Kills H-1B $100K Fee

A federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump’s requirement of a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, ruling that he lacked authority to impose the new policy for a program used by companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialized fields.

05/29/2026

USCIS has issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, introducing significant changes to how immigration officers evaluate Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) applications.
Under this new guidance, USCIS emphasizes that Adjustment of Status is a discretionary benefit rather than an automatic entitlement. Immigration officers now have broader authority to weigh both positive and negative factors when deciding whether to approve or deny a green card application.
What does this mean for applicants, employers, and families pursuing permanent residence in the United States?
In this video, Immigration Attorney Anthony L. Ray of Ray Law International explains:
• What USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 says
• How the new discretionary analysis may affect pending and future I-485 applications
• Examples of positive and negative factors USCIS may consider
• Whether applicants should still move forward with Adjustment of Status filings
• Practical strategies to strengthen your case

USCIS has issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, introducing signifi...

05/28/2026

Important!
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02/20/2026

DOS Pause on Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers
2/19/26 AILA Doc. No. 26021963. Business Immigration, Consular Processing, H-2A Agricultural Worker, H-2B Temporary Worker

On August 21, 2025, the Department of State’s (DOS) Secretary Marco Rubio announced via a post on X that issuance of all worker visas for commercial truck drivers were being paused, effective immediately. No cable or other formal guidance has since been issued by DOS. The DOS announcement followed the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) statement that it was investigating a truck driver accused of negligence which killed three people in a Florida turnpike on August 12, 2025.

Guidance from Mission Mexico
Members report that applicants for H-2A and H-2B visas at U.S. Consulates in Mexico were being asked to provide additional information and documentation for certain occupations involving commercial motor vehicles. On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo, Mexico sent an email to stakeholders2, which indicates that H-2 applicants seeking to operate commercial motor vehicles in the United States must provide additional documents for screening at their consular interview.

02/10/2026

Change

The Trump administration says these immigrants take welfare intended for Americans, which the lawsuit says is an “unsupported and demonstrably false claim.”

01/31/2026

STOP. If you’re from one of THESE 75 countries, the U.S. just slammed the door shut. No warning. No timeline. No mercy. As of now, immigrant visas are frozen—and families, some workers, and investors are caught in the crossfire.

01/11/2026

USCIS Premium Processing Fee Increase – Who Pays More?
https://youtu.be/zUsTpGj9ido?si=x1K2t7OqBzulx_NS
USCIS has announced a premium processing fee increase that will impact employers, HR teams, and foreign nationals filing employment-based immigration petitions.

Under the USCIS Stabilization Act, premium processing fees are adjusted every two years to account for inflation. If Form I-907 is filed on or after March 1, 2026, the new fees will apply.

In this short video, Immigration Attorney Anthony Ray explains:
• What premium processing is
• Which petitions are affected
• Who bears the increased cost
• Key planning considerations for employers and applicants

Why this matters:
For employers budgeting immigration costs, HR professionals managing compliance, and professionals navigating work visas, understanding these fee changes now can help avoid delays and unexpected expenses.

▶️ Watch the full video: USCIS Fee Increase: Who Pays More for Premium Processing?

USCIS has officially announced a premium processing fee increase, and it’s going to impact employers, businesses, and visa applicants across multiple immigra...

01/07/2026

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The H-1B lottery is changing in 2026 and you need to know who wins and who loses.

The H-1B lottery is changing in 2026. Join us LIVE as we break down who wins, who loses, and what smart employers and foreign professionals must do next.

01/07/2026

In addition, the Trump administration moved to eliminate multiple exceptions included in the June ban. Specifically, the following three categories of people are no longer eligible for visas if they come from one of the 39 countries that are now subject to bans:
• Immediate relatives of U.S citizens.
• Children adopted abroad.
• Afghans seeking Special Immigrant Visas for their work assisting U.S. armed forces.

President Trump issued an enlarged travel ban, restricting the entry of nationals of 20 new countries as well as the Palestinian Authority.