The April 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects continued forward movement in select Employment-Based categories, while many others begin to stabilize following earlier gains in FY 2026. Family-Based categories remain largely steady, with only limited advancement. The Department of State appears to be carefully managing visa number usage as demand patterns become clearer this fiscal year...
ABCs of H-1Bs (This Is Part 6 of a 7-Part Series): The H-1B Cap Was Reached; Do I Still Have a Chance of Getting an H-1B Visa?
During the initial H-1B registration period, prospective petitioners or their authorized representatives must electronically submit a separate registration naming each alien for whom they seek to file an H-1B cap-subject petition. If a sufficient number of registrations are received, USCIS will randomly select the number of registrations projected as needed to reach the...
Canada Expands Immigration Opportunities for Transportation Professionals Through Express Entry
Canada is strengthening its supply chain and logistics workforce by prioritizing transportation professionals through targeted Express Entry selection. Individuals with experience in key transport and logistics roles may benefit from increased opportunities for permanent residence as Canada continues to address labor shortages in critical sectors. Understanding how these category-based selections work is...
Canada Prioritizes Physicians in Express Entry: A Strategic Immigration Shift
Canada is taking targeted steps to address healthcare workforce shortages by prioritizing physicians within the Express Entry system. Through category-based selection, medical professionals with Canadian work experience may benefit from increased opportunities for permanent residence. This development highlights Canada’s focus on strengthening its healthcare system while creating new immigration pathways for qualified...
Canada Updates Foreign Worker Policies: What Employers Need to Know
Canada is refining its approach to workforce shortages by introducing targeted updates to its foreign worker policies, particularly benefiting employers in regional and underserved areas. These changes are designed to improve access to global talent while maintaining regulatory compliance. Employers and foreign nationals alike should understand how these updates may impact hiring,...
New H-1B Policies Could Make Healthcare Hiring Even More Difficult
Hospitals, clinics, and academic medical centers across the United States already face significant workforce shortages. Recent changes to the H-1B visa program may make recruiting international medical professionals even more challenging.
A combination of new government policies—including a substantial payment requirement for certain H-1B filings, increased scrutiny during adjudications,...
I-751Â Joint Petition vs. Waiver: How Conditional Residents Can Remove Conditions on Their Green Card
Many individuals who obtain permanent residence through marriage receive a two-year conditional green card. Before that card expires, the conditional resident must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, in order to receive a permanent ten-year green card.
In most cases, the petition is filed jointly with...
New Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Applicants
The U.S. Department of State has announced a new rule that will change how individuals apply for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program.
Under the new regulation, individuals entering the DV Lottery will be required to provide information from a valid, unexpired passport and upload a scan of the...
The E-2 Investor Visa in 2026: What Investors Need to Know About Rising Scrutiny
The E-2 investor visa remains a valuable option for entrepreneurs from treaty countries who want to build or buy a business in the United States. At the same time, E-2 adjudications have become more demanding. Recent practitioner discussions suggest that immigration officers are now looking much more closely at whether a business...
Express Entry Category-Based Draws: Immigration Opportunities for Education Professionals
Canada continues to adjust its immigration programs to address workforce shortages in key sectors. One important development in recently has been the introduction of category-based selection within the Express Entry system, which allows immigration authorities to invite candidates with experience in specific occupations that are in demand across the country.
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