What Was Announced? On February 3, 2026, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and other plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit  challenging the legality of the Gold Card program. The complaint alleges that the program unlawfully modifies EB-1A and EB-2 NIW categories without Congressional authorization.   What Applicants Should Know? The lawsuit claims the program: Violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Conflicts with INA statutory caps. Prioritizes wealth over statutory...

What Was Announced? USCIS announced that the FY 2027 H-1B electronic registration period  will open March 4 -19, 2026. At the same time, the Department of Labor launched “Project Firewall,”  an enforcement initiative targeting H-1B compliance violations.   Together, these developments signal heightened scrutiny in both allocation and enforcement of the H-1B program.   What Applicants and Employers Should Know? Regarding the FY 2027 Cap: Registration window: March 4–19, 2026. $215 registration...

What Was Announced?  As of early 2026, USCIS has placed an adjudicative “hold” on certain immigration benefit applications filed by nationals from countries designated under Presidential Proclamations 10949 and 10998, as well as related security directives.   On January 1, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194 expanding its earlier December 2, 2025 directive to require enhanced review of benefit requests filed by nationals of countries subject to travel restrictions.   While...