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October 11, 2026U.S. Consular Operations in Brazil Return to NormalU.S. Embassy and Consulate operations in Brazil have resumed normal activities following a temporary suspension prompted by security concerns. According to an October 4,…Explore the story

October 11, 2026DOL Publishes Updated PERM and Prevailing Wage Processing TimesThe Department of Labor (DOL) has released its latest processing-time report for PERM labor certification applications and prevailing wage determinations (PWDs). As of September…Explore the story

October 11, 2026Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of $100,000 H-1B FeeA federal district judge in the Northern District of California has issued an order temporarily preventing DHS from collecting the $100,000 fee imposed on…Explore the story

October 11, 2026Proposed Rule Could Introduce Significant Fees for F-1 OPT RecommendationsThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a regulation that would require U.S. universities to pay $70,000 when recommending an F-1 student for…Explore the story

October 11, 2026Lawsuit Challenges USCIS Policies Affecting Adjustment of Status ApplicantsA coalition of individuals and organizations has filed a federal lawsuit contesting two USCIS policies that could make the adjustment of status process more…Explore the story

October 8, 2026New Visa Interview Questions on Asylum IntentAs of April 28, nonimmigrant visa applicants may be asked two additional questions during their U.S. consular interviews. These questions aim to assess whether…Explore the story