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DHS Expands 9-11 Biometric Fee to H-1B and L-1 Extensions (Effective Sept. 9, 2026)
DHS finalized a rule expanding the 9-11 Biometric Fee to same-employer H-1B and L-1 extension petitions, effective September 9, 2026. Here is who is affected…
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USCIS Reaches FY 2027 H-1B Cap: No More Lottery Rounds (July 2026)
USCIS confirmed on July 17, 2026 that both the regular and master's H-1B caps for…
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H-1B Registrations Collapse 2026: FY2027 Down 38.5% as Tech Talent Chooses Canada, UAE & Europe Over U.S.
⚠️ H-1B Alert — July 2026: H-1B registrations for FY2027 fell 38.5% year-over-year, continuing a…
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H-1B Visa $100,000 Fee 2026: First Circuit Blocks Reinstatement (Updated July 24)
✅ Updated Status (July 24, 2026): The $100,000 H-1B fee is no longer in effect.…
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H-2A & H-2B Visa 2026: Complete Guide to Temporary Agricultural & Non-Agricultural Worker Visas
The H-2A and H-2B visa programs allow U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers when…
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E-2 Treaty Investor Visa 2026: Complete Guide — Investment Requirements, Countries & Process
The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa (official USCIS page: uscis.gov/e-2-treaty-investors) allows nationals of countries with a…
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O-1 Visa 2026: Complete Guide — Extraordinary Ability, 8 Criteria, Fees & EB-1A Path
The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field —…
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TN Visa 2026: Complete Guide for Canadians and Mexicans — Qualifications, Process & Renewal
No cap, no lottery — the TN visa lets Canadian and Mexican professionals in 60+…
Work Visa
H-1B Transfer to New Employer 2026: Complete Guide — AC21 Portability, Fees & Timeline
Changing jobs while on an H-1B visa is possible — and more common than you…
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USCIS Lifts Processing Holds for Physician H-1B and J-1 Waiver Cases: June 2026 Update
🏥 USCIS UPDATE — June 12, 2026: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has quietly lifted…