USCIS EAD Validity Slashed: Managing Your Work Permit in the 2026 Renewal CrisisNew 2026 USCIS rules have slashed EAD validity to 18 months and ended the 540-day auto-extension. Discover how to avoid employment gaps and track your status effectively.Feb 26, 2026·8 min read
The $160 Mistake That Could Cost Your Visa: Navigating the 2026 USCIS Premium Processing Fee HikeEffective March 1, 2026, USCIS is increasing premium processing fees to $2,965 for most employment visas. Applications postmarked with the old fee amount will face automatic lockbox rejection.Feb 23, 2026·9 min read
The 2026 75-Country Visa Freeze: Why Your I-485 Adjustment of Status Tracker MattersThe State Department's recent 75-country visa freeze is creating widespread panic among foreign workers. Here is exactly what H-1B and L-1 holders need to know about the policy gap, state-side processing, and protecting their status in 2026.Feb 21, 2026·9 min read
USCIS Freezes Processing for 39 Countries: New 2026 I-485 & I-765 RulesEffective January 2026, USCIS has frozen Green Card and work permit adjudications for nationals of 39 countries. Learn about the retroactive review of approvals since 2021 and the new 18-month EAD limits.Feb 19, 2026·10 min read
H-1B FY 2027 Alert: The New "Weighted" Lottery & $100k Fee ShockThe FY 2027 H-1B season brings a historic shift: a wage-based "weighted" lottery and a $100k fee for offshore hires. Here is your guide to the March 4 registration opening.Feb 18, 2026·8 min read
