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Mar 09, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Blocks Iranian Adjustment-of-Status Cases, Impacting Students

USCIS PM-602-0192/4 halts Iranian adjustment-of-status cases, affecting many students and researchers.

USCIS Immigration Policy F-1 Adjustment of Status +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Clarifies Registration Impact on Federal Benefits and Citizenship

USCIS states failure to register does not disqualify individuals from federal benefits or citizenship processes if over 31.

Naturalization USCIS Immigration Policy Federal Benefits +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • Reddit • 1 min read

USCIS Denies I-140 EB2 NIW Petition, Applicant Considers Refiling

An applicant's EB2 NIW petition was denied by USCIS, prompting considerations for refiling or switching legal representation.

EB-2 NIW I-140 USCIS +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Implements Wage-Weighted Lottery System for H-1B Visas

USCIS introduces a wage-weighted lottery system affecting employer sponsorship strategies for H-1B visas.

H-1B USCIS Immigration Policy EmploymentLaw +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Introduces New Form I-129 for H-1B and Work Visa Filings

USCIS has released a new Form I-129 for H-1B and work visa applications, effective in 2026.

H-1B USCIS I-129 Work Visas +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Introduces New H-1B Registration System for 2026

USCIS updates H-1B registration process with wage-weighted system and enhanced fraud measures for 2026 cap.

H-1B USCIS Immigration Policy Visa News +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS Reports Significant Decline in Student Visa Issuance

USCIS data reveals a 36% drop in student visas for Summer 2025, impacting tuition revenue by $2.1 billion.

F-1 Visa Policy USCIS International Students +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS to Increase Scrutiny of Marriage Validity for Immigration

USCIS announces closer examination of marriage validity in immigration cases, affecting spousal petitions and employment-based immigration.

I-130 USCIS Immigration Policy Family-Based +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS to Notify H-1B Registrants for FY 2027 by March 2026

USCIS will notify selected H-1B registrants for FY 2027 by March 31, 2026, amid calls to halt the OTP/STEM to H-1B pathway.

H-1B OPT STEM USCIS +1 more

Mar 09, 2026 • Reddit • 1 min read

Visa Number Regression Affects EB2 PERM Applicants

Visa numbers for some EB2 PERM applicants have regressed, causing uncertainty in case processing timelines.

EB-2 PERM Visa Bulletin USCIS +1 more