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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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Immigration Tips
Can I Apply for a B-1/B-2 Travel Visa for Someone Else?
The short answer is no, a person cannot apply for a B-1/B-2 visa on behalf of someone else. But there are ways to support them during the process.
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Immigration Tips
7 Best Affordable and Free Wedding Venues
Planning your wedding on a tight budget? Here’s a roundup of some affordable (or even free!) venue options.
April 24, 2023

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Immigration Tips
11 Common Travel Visa Myths, Debunked
We separate fact from fiction so you can apply for your B-1/B-2 travel visa with confidence.
April 21, 2023

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Immigration Tips
5 Ways to Afford a Green Card Application
Learn how to budget and keep costs down during the green card application process.
April 19, 2023

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U.S. Immigration News
Fee Hikes or Federal Funding? Either Way, a Bigger Budget Is Needed to Tackle Immigration Backlogs
As USCIS grapples with a tight budget and proposed fee hikes, lawmakers suggest an increase in federal funding to tackle case backlogs.
April 5, 2023

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U.S. Immigration News
Status of U.S. Visa Services By Country - April 2023
Not sure if you can apply yet for a U.S. visa? Find the latest updates on the status of U.S. visa services around the world.
April 5, 2023

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U.S. Immigration News
DHS Now Accepting Self-Identified Gender on Immigration Forms
As part of the policy update, Immigrants do not need to submit proof of their gender identity when requesting a change to their gender marker.
April 3, 2023

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U.S. Immigration News
USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Medical Exam Form
Green card applicants can now submit their medical exam results form up to two years after the civil surgeon signed it.
March 31, 2023

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Immigration Tips
How to Elope Online - A Step-by-Step Guide
Ready to get married without the hassle of a big wedding? Here are our expert tips on how to elope online and make it truly special.
March 27, 2023

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Immigration Stories
#BoundlessCouple: Mina and Mike
Meet Mina and Mike, who shared their immigration journey with Boundless, starting with how they met. Celebrating immigrant families on Boundless.
March 25, 2023

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U.S. Immigration News
Presidential Panel Calls For H-1B Grace Period Extension Amid Layoffs
If implemented by USCIS, H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs would have 180 days to find a new employer, rather than 60 days.
March 16, 2023

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U.S. Immigration News
CBP App Raises Privacy and Accessibility Concerns for Asylum Seekers
Expansion of the CBP one app has raised privacy and accessibility questions for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
March 10, 2023

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Immigration Q&A
Fiancé and Spousal Visas: Q&A With a Former USCIS Officer
What you need to know if you're thinking of applying for either one of these U.S. visas in 2023.
March 8, 2023

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Immigration Tips
B-1/B-2 Travel Visa Denial: Top 10 Reasons & How to Avoid Them
Learn the top ten common reasons your B-1/B-2 travel visa may be denied and how to avoid these mistakes to increase your chance of approval.
February 22, 2023

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Immigration Tips
5 Philippines Travel Blogs to Follow
A roundup of popular Filipino bloggers who cover all things travel, adventure, and how to live a nomadic lifestyle.
February 2, 2023

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