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This Week in Immigration: October 16, 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: October 16, 2026
This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
Business Immigration
TN Visas for Software Engineers: Why the Right Category Isn’t Always Obvious
Job titles and degree names don’t always line up with TN visa requirements. Here’s what employers hiring software engineers from Canada or Mexico should know.
U.S. Immigration News
DOL Suspends Eight Employers From PERM Labor Certification
The Department of Labor says it will not accept or process PERM applications from Microsoft, Adobe, and six IT firms. Employers not named are not affected, but it's a good time to plan ahead.
U.S. Immigration News
USCIS Resumes Neighborhood Checks for Citizenship Applicants
USCIS has updated its guidance on neighborhood checks for citizenship applicants. Learn how these investigations work and what you can do to prepare.
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U.S. Immigration News
DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee for International Students
Schools would have to pay the fee before recommending students for OPT, but could pass the cost to students or employers. The proposal does not change current work authorization.
U.S. Immigration News
Second Federal Court Blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee
A California judge has blocked enforcement of the controversial fee, months after a Massachusetts court struck it down.
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Business Immigration
What Employers Need to Know About the Changing Visa Landscape
Boundless immigration attorneys break down recent changes affecting international hiring and the alternative visa pathways employers should have on their radar.
U.S. Immigration News
Visa Bulletin for October 2026
Check the October Visa Bulletin now to see if your priority date is current and you can start your green card application process.
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U.S. Issues Record Number of Visas in First Half of FY 2024
U.S. visa issuance hits record highs in the first half of FY2024, with a surge in travel, work, and family visas.
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USCIS Removes Biometrics Fee for Most Immigration Cases
USCIS eliminates separate biometrics fees, integrating costs into main application fees. Learn how this change impacts you.
May 10, 2024

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DHS Embraces AI for Faster, Fairer Immigration Processes
The Department of Homeland Security unveils AI initiative to speed up immigration processes and ensure fairer decisions.
May 1, 2024

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How to Attract and Retain Top Immigrant Talent After the FTC's Non-Compete Ban
Attract top immigrant talent in the post-non-compete era. HR strategies for recruiting, retaining, and leveraging a more mobile workforce.
April 26, 2024

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More than 1 Million Indians Stuck in Employment Green Card Backlog
Some Indian work visa holders and their families now face a decades-long wait for their employment green cards.
April 16, 2024

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Business Immigration
What is a PERM Priority Date?
Here's everything employers need to know about PERM priority dates during the employment green card process.
April 15, 2024

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Immigration Tips
Should I Apply for Work & Travel Permits During the Green Card Process?
Weighing the pros and cons of including the optional work and travel permit forms in your green card application
April 10, 2024

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Immigration Tips
What’s the Difference Between a Passport and a Visa?
A passport is used for international travel, while a visa grants permission to enter a specific country for a particular purpose.
April 3, 2024

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U.S. Immigration News
USCIS Announces Third Gender Option on Naturalization Form
Under the new USCIS guidance, N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is the first USCIS form to include a third gender option.
April 3, 2024

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Mutants and Migration: The Extraordinary Challenges of Immigration in a Superhero Universe
How does immigration play a role in the X-Men universe?
March 27, 2024

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USCIS Fees To Increase In April 2024
Understand the 2024 USCIS fee increase: What's changing for green cards and fiancé visas, and learn how to plan ahead.
March 27, 2024

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Immigration Tips
What is a B-2 Visa for Household Members?
Learn how certain household members may be eligible to accompany a nonimmigrant work or student visa holder to the U.S.
March 27, 2024

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Business Immigration
What is E-Verify?
Learn more about the rights and responsibilities of the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system for U.S. employers.
March 20, 2024

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Immigration Tips
What is USCIS myProgress and How Do I Use It?
Learn how to navigate the myProgress tool in your USCIS online account and get personalized wait time estimates for your case.
March 19, 2024

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Business Immigration
Do Startup Founders Qualify for the O-1 Visa?
Learn how startup founders can meet the O-1A extraordinary visa requirements, even without venture captial funding.
March 14, 2024

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