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SB 294 Immigration Compliance for California Employers and Mobile Workforces
California SB 294 introduces new workplace immigration compliance obligations and reflects a shift toward real time response readiness. Enforcement began March 30, 2026, requiring employers to be prepared to act decisively when immigration issues arise—both in the...
House Passes Bill Extending Protections for Haitian Migrants in the U.S.
The U.S. House voted on Thursday to extend temporary protected status for Haitian migrants through 2029, with several Republicans supporting the Democratic-endorsed measure to curb President Trump's immigration crackdown. The vote was split 224-204, with 10...
Visa Bulletin For May 2026
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during May for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and...
Visa Bulletin For April 2026
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during April for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and...
The Smarter Path From H-1B to a Green Card: Why More Professionals Are Choosing EB-5 in 2026
If you're an H-1B professional, you know the reality: your future in the U.S. depends on your employer, job title, and unpredictable backlogs. But in 2026, thousands are choosing a more direct path - the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, an employer-free route to a...
Visa Bulletin For March 2026
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during March for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and...
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Protections for Haitians
A federal judge in Washington D.C. on February 2, 2026, temporarily blocked the Trump administration from terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitian nationals, preventing immediate deportations and protecting their work...
Visa Bulletin For February 2026
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during February for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble...
Trump Administration Indefinitely Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Nations
The Trump administration is halting immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, including Brazil, Iran, Russia and Somalia, the latest effort by officials to restrict legal immigration pathways. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the indefinite...
Homeland Security Terminates Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status Designation
Today, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Somalia’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The termination will be effective on March 17, 2026. “Temporary means temporary. Country conditions in Somalia...