Willy, Nanayakkara and Associates Attorneys and Counselors at Law

10/16/2026

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates Supports Brian M. Middleton for Fort Bend County District Attorney

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates is proud to support Brian M. Middleton for re-election as Fort Bend County District Attorney, the county's chief prosecutor.

Elected in 2018 as the first African American to hold the office, and re-elected in 2022, he brings nearly 30 years in law: Fort Bend County prosecutor, briefing attorney at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and adjunct professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Early voting: Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7 AM to 7 PM

Registered Fort Bend County voters may vote at any countywide location. Bring an approved photo ID.

Learn more: [campaign website]
Donate: [donation link]

Political advertising paid for by W***y Nanayakkara & Associates

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates Immigration Law
(281) 265-2522
[email protected]
www.grwpc.com
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Consultations are by appointment Monday through Thursday. Thursday consultations are free.

WNA Emergency Helpline: (281) 690-5100. Available Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 AM and 5:30 to 11:00 PM Central, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Central. Helpline cards are available at our Sugar Land office.

Follow us on Facebook for ongoing immigration updates, and join our webinar every Wednesday at 10:30 AM Central, live on Facebook.

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10/14/2026

Why We Support Brian Middleton for Fort Bend County District Attorney

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates Immigration Law supports the re-election of Brian Middleton as Fort Bend County District Attorney.

Brian has served as District Attorney since 2019. He brings experience as a prosecutor, municipal judge, and law professor, with a commitment to public safety and equal justice:

- Protecting families and victims of domestic violence
- Confronting violent crime and human trafficking
- Strengthening civil rights and public accountability

We value his connection to our community and his commitment to fairness and inclusion.

Early voting: October 19–30, 2026
Election Day: November 3, 2026

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10/14/2026

10/14/2026 Immigration Webinar

10/13/2026

Webinar This Wednesday: What Immigrants Should Consider Before Voting in the Midterm Election

The midterm election is approaching. Before casting a ballot, it helps to think through what matters most to you, your family, and your community. For immigrant voters, those questions can carry particular weight.

We will cover:
- What to think about when you go to vote
- What immigrants should consider in this midterm election

Principal Attorney George R. W***y will share insight into what people should think about when they go to vote, and what immigrants should consider in this midterm election.

Join us this Wednesday at 10:30 AM Central, live on Facebook.

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates Immigration Law
(281) 265-2522
[email protected]
www.grwpc.com
https://grwpc.com/schedule-a-consultation/

Consultations are by appointment Monday through Thursday. Thursday consultations are free.

WNA Emergency Helpline: (281) 690-5100. Available Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 AM and 5:30 to 11:00 PM Central, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Central. Helpline cards are available at our Sugar Land office.

Follow us on Facebook for ongoing immigration updates, and join our webinar every Wednesday at 10:30 AM Central, live on Facebook.

***yNanayakkaraAndAssociates

10/13/2026

Labor Department Suspends PERM Processing for Eight Employers Under Investigation

On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it will stop accepting new PERM applications, and pause pending ones, for eight employers under federal investigation. PERM, also called labor certification, is the first step in most employer-sponsored green cards.

The same day, the Labor Department's Inspector General opened an investigation into J-1 exchange visitor programs at nine universities.

An investigation is not a finding of wrongdoing. Sponsorship through PERM, H-1B work visas, and J-1 programs remains lawful. Employers should confirm that their filings match their actual recruitment, pay, and work arrangements, and keep complete records.

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates Immigration Law
(281) 265-2522
[email protected]
www.grwpc.com
https://grwpc.com/schedule-a-consultation/
Consultations are by appointment Monday through Thursday. Thursday consultations are free.
WNA Emergency Helpline: (281) 690-5100. Available Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 AM and 5:30 to 11:00 PM Central, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Central. Helpline cards are available at our Sugar Land office.
Follow us on Facebook for ongoing immigration updates, and join our webinar every Wednesday at 10:30 AM Central, live on Facebook.

***yNanayakkaraAndAssociates

10/12/2026

DHS Proposes $70,000 and $30,000 Fees for F-1 Optional Practical Training

On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule that would add new fees to Optional Practical Training, or OPT. OPT is the work permission that lets F-1 international students work in their field of study during or after their degree.

What the proposal says:

- Schools would pay $70,000 the first time they recommend a student for OPT.
- Each later OPT recommendation, including the STEM extension, would cost $30,000.
- Schools could pass the cost to students or employers.
- Comments are due November 9, 2026.

Nothing changes unless DHS issues a final rule.

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates Immigration Law
(281) 265-2522
[email protected]
www.grwpc.com
https://grwpc.com/schedule-a-consultation/

Consultations are by appointment Monday through Thursday. Thursday consultations are free.

WNA Emergency Helpline: (281) 690-5100. Available Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 AM and 5:30 to 11:00 PM Central, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Central. Helpline cards are available at our Sugar Land office.

Follow us on Facebook for ongoing immigration updates, and join our webinar every Wednesday at 10:30 AM Central, live on Facebook.

***yNanayakkaraAndAssociates

10/07/2026

10/7/2026 Immigration Webinar

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Two USCIS Green Card Policies

On October 5, 2026, a group of unions, advocacy organizations, and individual green card applicants filed suit in federal court in Massachusetts against two USCIS policies. Both affect adjustment of status, the process of applying for a green card from inside the United States.

The policies being challenged:
- A May 21, 2026 memo that treats the choice to apply from inside the U.S. as a factor against approval
- An August 5, 2026 policy that lets USCIS deny an application missing required documents without first asking for them

Both policies remain in effect while the case proceeds.

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates Immigration Law
(281) 265-2522
[email protected]
www.grwpc.com
https://grwpc.com/schedule-a-consultation/
Consultations are by appointment Monday through Thursday. Thursday consultations are free.
WNA Emergency Helpline: (281) 690-5100. Available Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 AM and 5:30 to 11:00 PM Central, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Central. Helpline cards are available at our Sugar Land office.
Follow us on Facebook for ongoing immigration updates, and join our webinar every Wednesday at 10:30 AM Central, live on Facebook.

***yNanayakkaraAndAssociates

10/02/2026

Second Federal Court Blocks the $100,000 H-1B Fee

On September 30, 2026, a federal judge in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction against the $100,000 H-1B fee. That is a court order that pauses a policy while a lawsuit continues.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. found the agencies likely did not follow the public notice-and-comment process federal law requires for new rules. The order also covers the September 18, 2026 proclamation extending the fee.

A Massachusetts federal court set the fee aside on June 8, 2026, and an appeals court declined to pause that ruling on July 24, 2026. The fee remains blocked while the cases continue.

W***y Nanayakkara & Associates Immigration Law
(281) 265-2522
[email protected]
www.grwpc.com
https://grwpc.com/schedule-a-consultation/
Consultations are by appointment Monday through Thursday. Thursday consultations are free.
WNA Emergency Helpline: (281) 690-5100. Available Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 AM and 5:30 to 11:00 PM Central, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Central. Helpline cards are available at our Sugar Land office.
Follow us on Facebook for ongoing immigration updates, and join our webinar every Wednesday at 10:30 AM Central, live on Facebook.

***yNanayakkaraAndAssociates