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This Week in Immigration: June 19, 2026

This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
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This Week in Immigration: June 19, 2026
This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee
A Massachusetts court ruled the administration lacked authority to impose the fee without congressional approval.
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State Department Releases New Guidance on World Cup Visa Appointments
Updated FAQs clarify how FIFA PASS works, who qualifies for priority visa appointments, and how current travel restrictions may affect visitors.
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USCIS AOS Memo: What Employers and Foreign National Employees Need to Know
The new USCIS policy memo, as written, has significant implications for corporate immigration and retaining sponsored talent. Such implications may end up depending heavily on non-immigrant visa categories, but much is yet unknown.
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USCIS Issues New Policy Memo on Adjustment of Status: What Family-Based Applicants Need to Know
What the new USCIS guidance on adjustment of status means for your green card case
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U.S. to Test $750 Fee for Faster Tourist and Business Visa Interviews
A new State Department pilot would allow some visitor visa applicants to pay for an interview within 10 business days.
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, calling the policy “blatantly unconstitutional.”
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PERM: Understanding Good Faith Recruitment
PERM is the first step in sponsoring a foreign worker for U.S. permanent residency. "Good faith” is an important requirement of this process.
January 23, 2025

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USCIS Updates Guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waivers
USCIS updated its policy guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, offering clearer criteria for skilled immigrants.
January 23, 2025

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Know Your Rights as an Immigrant
Learn your constitutional rights during ICE encounters with step-by-step guidance on protecting yourself and your family legally.
January 22, 2025

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Trump’s Day 1 Immigration Executive Orders Explained
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump issued a series of sweeping executive orders related to immigration.
January 21, 2025

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The Impact of Corporate Restructuring on Immigration Applications
Corporate restructuring — whether a merger, acquisition, spin-off, or reorganization — can have far-reaching consequences
January 16, 2025

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Trump's Staff and Their Role in Shaping Immigration Policies
The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency could have far-reaching consequences for employment-based immigration policies.
January 13, 2025

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Visa Bulletin Archive for February 2025
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Permanent Resident vs. Citizen: What’s the Difference?
Learn the differences between the rights, responsibilities, and benefits of lawful permanent residency and citizenship.
January 10, 2025

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DHS Launches Sweeping AI Immigration Plan: A Major Shift for 2025 and Beyond
DHS has unveiled sweeping artificial intelligence updates to U.S. immigration processing. Learn what this means for applicants and employers.
January 8, 2025

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USCIS Scraps Naturalization Test Redesign
the federal agency said it was ending the trial, announced in 2022, due to negative feedback about changes to the test.
December 30, 2024

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Form I-129 Overhaul: What Employers and Workers Need to Know for 2025
USCIS is significantly revising Form I-129. Prepare for new requirements impacting H-1B, L-1, and third-party worksite petitions.
December 23, 2024

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Automatic Extension of Work Permits: A Lifeline for H-1B and L-1 Visa Holders’ Spouses
In a landmark move, the U.S. government has extended automatic work permit renewals for certain visa holders by up to 540 days.
December 16, 2024

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Visa Bulletin Archive for January 2025
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