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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

We’re going LIVE TODAY. 11:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM EST
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.

11/19/2025

We’re going live shortly!
BREAKING: The $100,000 H-1B Fee has officially arrived.
We’ll break down the lawsuits, compliance risks, and how companies should prepare right now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QlF5tHNccE

The immigration landscape for employers has just changed overnight. The new $100,000 H-1B fee proposal is already triggering lawsuits, compliance concerns, a...

10/31/2025

Lawyers argue that the agency’s new policies have led to the detention and removal of victims of domestic violence and trafficking, despite their legal protections.

10/31/2025

USCIS IFR Removing Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
10/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25102961.
USCIS interim final rule ending the automatic 540-day extension of employment authorization documents (EADs) for all renewals filed on or after 10/30/25. The rule applies to all categories previously eligible for the extension. Comments are due 12/1/25. (90 FR 48799, 10/30/25)

This IFR amends DHS regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (Forms I–766 or EADs) for aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories. The purpose of this change is to prioritize the proper vetting and screening of aliens before granting a new period of employment authorization and/or a new EAD. This IFR does not impact the validity of EADs that were automatically extended prior to October 30, 2025 or which are otherwise automatically extended by law or Federal Register notice. DATES: This IFR is effective on October 30, 2025. Comments must be received on or before December 1, 2025. The electronic Federal Docket Management System will accept comments prior to midnight Eastern time at the end of that day.

10/14/2025

If you are confused about your H-1B options, contact us today!