On June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Boston delivered a significant win for U.S. employers who depend on the H-1B visa program. U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the District of Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 supplemental fee on new H-1B petitions, ruling that the executive branch imposed...
India Hits the EB-5 Unreserved Visa Limit for FY 2026: What Indian Investors Need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has announced that all available EB-5 unreserved immigrant visa numbers for applicants chargeable to India have been exhausted for fiscal year 2026. As a result, no additional EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas may be issued to India-born applicants through September 30, 2026.
The annual limits...
U.S. and Canadian Immigration Newsletter – USCIS Policy Updates, H-1B Developments, Visa Bulletin News & Canadian Immigration Updates (June 2026)
Stay informed with the latest developments in U.S. and Canadian immigration law. In this edition of the NPZ Law Group Immigration Newsletter, we cover important USCIS policy updates, adjustment of status guidance, H-1B visa developments, employment authorization proposals, EB-1 green card strategies, citizenship considerations, Visa Bulletin updates, and key Canadian immigration news....
Canada Makes Travel Easier for Eligible Visitors from Indonesia and Malaysia
Canada has introduced new travel measures that may simplify entry requirements for certain citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia. Eligible travelers who previously held a Canadian visitor visa or currently possess a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa may now qualify for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) when flying to Canada. The change is expected...
Applying for U.S. Citizenship? Why It Is Important to Review Your Immigration History Before Filing Form N-400
For many lawful permanent residents, becoming a U.S. citizen is the final step in a long immigration journey. After years of maintaining permanent resident status, paying taxes, building careers, and raising families in the United States, filing Form N-400 often seems like a straightforward next step.
However, many applicants...
USCIS Proposes New Restrictions on Discretionary Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that could significantly change eligibility requirements for certain discretionary Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). If finalized, the proposal would impose stricter eligibility standards, additional vetting requirements, and new discretionary factors that could affect many noncitizens who currently rely...
New Quebec Work Permit Measures Provide Relief for Skilled Workers and Their Families
Foreign workers pursuing permanent residence in Quebec may benefit from important new immigration measures designed to help maintain employment authorization during the immigration process. The updated policy also expands work permit opportunities for eligible spouses and common-law partners, helping families remain together while permanent residence applications move forward. For Quebec employers facing...
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Processing Pause Memo: What Immigrants, Employers, and Families Need to Know
A recent federal court decision has generated significant interest among immigrants, employers, and immigration practitioners across the United States. In a ruling issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, the court vacated several U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policies that had been used to pause, delay,...
Could You Qualify for an EB-1 Green Card? Understanding One of the Fastest Employment-Based Immigration Pathways
For many professionals, executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs, obtaining a U.S. green card can be a lengthy process involving employer sponsorship, labor certification requirements, and years of waiting.
However, certain individuals who have distinguished themselves in their professions may qualify for a faster immigration pathway through the EB-1 category.
H-1B Layoffs and B-2 Bridge Applications: New Challenges Facing Foreign Workers in 2026
Over the past several years, many H-1B professionals who lost their jobs have relied on a common strategy to remain in the United States while searching for new employment. After entering the H-1B 60-day grace period, some workers have filed a B-2 visitor change of status application to extend their authorized stay...
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