Updated Apr 18, 2026

U.S. immigration resources and updates, by visa type

Policy changes, official tools, and coverage from USCIS, DHS, Federal Register, and more — ranked by signal strength, organized by visa category.

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H-1B cap (FY2027)
Registration, lottery, selection, and cap-season updates for the H-1B specialty occupation visa.
5 updates
Visa bulletin & priority dates
Monthly visa bulletin, cut-off movement, and date tracking for family- and employment-based lines.
1 update
Employment-based green card
PERM, I-140, EB-1/2/3, priority workers, and employer-sponsored permanent residence.
7 updates
OPT & STEM
F-1 practical training, OPT, STEM extensions, CPT, and SEVIS-related updates.
0 updates
Travel & admission
Visa issuance, ESTA, entry policies, port of entry, and travel restrictions.
14 updates
Family immigration
Family-based petitions, K visas, marriage-based cases, and relatives of U.S. citizens/LPRs.
0 updates
Humanitarian protection
Asylum, refugee, TPS, U/T visas, and related humanitarian programs.
16 updates
Policy & litigation
Executive orders, major agency policy, and federal court decisions affecting immigration.
34 updates
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Apr 18Work visasRestriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
A new restriction on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers has been announced, though specific details are not provided in this notice. This policy may affect work visa holders and employers seeking to bring foreign workers to the United…
High impact
State Dept
Neg
Mar 31H-1BFY 2027 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process Completed
USCIS has completed the FY 2027 H-1B initial registration period and received enough registrations to meet both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption cap. This marks the end of the registration window for fiscal year 2027.…
High impactLottery / selection
USCIS
Neu
Feb 13H-2BCap Reached for First Allocation of Returning Worker H-2B Visas FY 2026
The H-2B visa cap for returning workers in the first allocation of fiscal year 2026 (January–March start dates) has been reached, with 18,490 visas now allocated. USCIS received enough petitions to hit the cap under the supplemental cap…
High impactFinal rule
USCIS
Neu
Feb 3H-2BExercise of Time-Limited Authority To Increase the Fiscal Year 2026 Numerical Limitation for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program
The Department of Homeland Security is exercising time-limited authority to allocate an additional 64,716 H-2B visas for fiscal year 2026, available exclusively to American businesses facing permanent and severe financial loss or impending…
High impact
Fed. Register
Pos
Jan 30H-1BFY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4
The H-1B cap registration period for fiscal year 2027 will open on March 4, 2026 at noon ET and close on March 19, 2026 at noon ET. All H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap must be registered during this window before employers can…
High impactLottery / selection
USCIS
Neu
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Apr 16J-160-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Report-J-NONIMMIGRANT Exchange Visitor Program
The U.S. Department of State is requesting public comments on an information collection for the Annual Report of the J nonimmigrant exchange visitor program, which tracks foreign nationals in cultural and educational exchange programs. The…
Open for comments
Act by Jun 15, 2026 — public comments
Fed. Register
Neu
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Apr 18B-1/B-2Limited Services Available at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon is operating with limited services due to current conditions in the country. Persons seeking visa services or other embassy assistance should expect reduced availability and may experience delays or be directed…
Embassy / posts
State Dept
Neg
Apr 10Visitor visas30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
The Department of State is seeking public feedback on the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) information collection process. STEP is a voluntary service that allows U.S. citizens traveling abroad to register their trip with the…
Open for comments
Act by May 11, 2026 — public comments
Fed. Register
Neu
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Mar 3TPSTermination of the Designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status
DHS is terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, with the designation expiring on March 3, 2026. The Secretary of Homeland Security determined that Yemen no longer meets the conditions required to maintain TPS status after…
High impactExecutive action
Fed. Register
Neg
Mar 2TPSDHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, meaning Yemeni nationals currently holding TPS will lose their protected status. Affected individuals will face deportation unless they obtain…
High impactFinal rule
USCIS
Neg
Feb 20AsylumDHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers
DHS is proposing a new rule designed to reduce fraudulent asylum applications and limit work authorization abuse. The rule would strengthen screening procedures for asylum seekers to verify the legitimacy of their claims. Public comments…
High impactOpen for commentsProposed rule
USCIS
Neg
Feb 13TPSDHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Yemeni nationals currently holding TPS will need to explore alternative immigration…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
Neg
Jan 14TPSTermination of the Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
DHS is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Somalia, effective March 17, 2026. The Secretary determined that country conditions no longer meet TPS criteria. Somali nationals currently under TPS must begin…
High impactUpdate
Fed. Register
Neg
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Apr 18EB-3Annual Limit Reached in the EB-3 and EW Categories
The EB-3 and EW (Employment-Based Third Preference and Exceptional Worker) green card categories have reached their annual numerical limits for the current fiscal year. This means no additional applicants can be approved under these…
High impact
State Dept
Neg
Apr 18EB-5Annual Limit Reached in the EB-5 Unreserved Category
The annual visa cap for the EB-5 immigrant investor green card category has been reached, meaning no additional EB-5 petitions can be approved under the unreserved visa allotment for the current fiscal year. Applicants who have not yet…
High impactProcessing
State Dept
Neg
Mar 27Employment-basedImproving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States
The Department of Labor is proposing new rules to strengthen wage protections for foreign workers on EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards and certain temporary work visas obtained through the PERM labor certification process. The…
High impactOpen for commentsProposed rule
Act by May 26, 2026 — public comments
Fed. Register
Pos
Apr 18Diversity (DV)Update on Diversity Visa (DV) Program 2025: Close to Reaching 7 Percent Cap for Egypt
The Diversity Visa (DV) program for 2025 is approaching its 7 percent administrative cap for applicants from Egypt. This means visa availability for Egyptian nationals under the DV lottery may soon be exhausted for the current fiscal year.
Lottery / selection
State Dept
Neu
Apr 18EB-1Annual Limit Reached in the EB-1 Category
The annual visa cap for the EB-1 category (employment-based first preference, covering individuals with extraordinary ability and certain researchers) has been reached for the current fiscal year. No further EB-1 petitions can be approved…
State Dept
Neu
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Nov 3CitizenshipUSCIS Enhances Voter Verification Systems
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has upgraded the SAVE program, which verifies immigration status, to help states confirm that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. The enhanced system enables better coordination between…
USCIS
Neu
Sep 26NaturalizationUSCIS Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization
USCIS has updated guidance on military naturalization to clarify that uncharacterized discharges occurring on or after August 1, 2024 do not satisfy the "honorable conditions" requirement for alien service members to naturalize. Former…
Update
USCIS
Neg
Apr 17CitizenshipSchedule of Fees for Consular Services-Fee for Administrative Processing of Request for Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States; Correction
The Department of State is correcting a technical error in a Federal Register notice from March 13, 2026 regarding the fee for administrative processing of requests for Certificate of Loss of Nationality. The correction addresses an…
Final rule
Fed. Register
Neu
Apr 13NaturalizationJustice Department Files Case to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of Mastermind Behind Multimillion-Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil denaturalization case against Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, a Nigerian national, seeking to revoke his U.S. citizenship based on involvement in a multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme. USCIS…
USCIS
Neg
Apr 10NaturalizationConnecticut Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Citizenship After Committing Torture and War Crimes in Bosnia
A Connecticut woman and naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining citizenship while having committed torture and war crimes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services investigated…
USCIS
Neg
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Apr 18Executive ordersSuspension of Visa Issuance to Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States
The White House has announced a suspension of visa issuance to foreign nationals to protect U.S. security. This is a broad action affecting multiple visa categories and classes of admission. Details on scope, duration, and specific visa…
High impactExecutive actionTravel / entry
State Dept
Neg
Mar 30Executive ordersUpdate on USCIS’ Strengthened Screening and Vetting
USCIS announced that the Trump administration is implementing heightened screening and vetting procedures for foreign nationals applying for entry or immigration benefits, citing national security and public safety priorities. These…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
Neg
Dec 29Executive ordersDHS, DOJ Announce Rule to Bar Asylum for Aliens Who Pose Security Threats and Public Health Risks
DHS and DOJ have announced a new rule that bars asylum eligibility for foreign nationals who pose security threats or public health risks to the United States. The rule clarifies when aliens may be ineligible for asylum or withholding of…
High impactFinal rule
USCIS
Neg
Dec 22EnforcementMaking America Safe Again: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services End-of-Year Review Demonstrates Impact of Rigorous Immigration Crackdown
USCIS released an end-of-year review highlighting enforcement actions and policy changes implemented in 2025, including enhanced background screening, stricter vetting procedures, and increased coordination with DHS immigration…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
Neu
Nov 27PolicyUSCIS Implements Additional National Security Measures in the Wake of National Guard Shooting by Afghan National
Following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C. by an Afghan national, USCIS has issued new guidance that allows country-specific security risk factors to be considered when vetting aliens from 19 identified high-risk countries. This…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
Neg
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