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This Week in Immigration: April 17, 2026

This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.

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The U.S. Is Now Screening the Social Media of Fiancé Visa Applicants. Here’s What You Need to Know
Applicants may need to make profiles public and disclose years of online activity as part of the process.
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DOL Proposes Major H-1B Wage Overhaul: What the New Prevailing Wage Rule Means for Employers
The Department of Labor wants to raise the floor on wages paid to H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM workers. Here's what changed, why, and what you should do before the comment window closes.
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U.S. Cuts Citizenship Renunciation Fee by 80% — What It Means
A long-contested fee drops from $2,350 to $450, making it easier for Americans abroad to give up citizenship.
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State Department Brings Back Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa Lottery
A new final rule will require many green card lottery entrants to submit passport details and a passport scan at the time of entry.

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Immigrant Couple's Guide to Birth Celebrations in the U.S.
Check out these helpful tips for immigrant parents celebrating their newborns in the U.S. and what to expect for American birth customs.
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Boundless Immigration News Weekly Recap: July 21, 2023
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U.S. Consulates Struggle to Update Tech and Improve Customer Experience
A new report sheds light on the Bureau of Consular Affairs failing IT initiatives and a program designed to improve the customer experience.
July 18, 2023

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Boundless Immigration News Weekly Recap: July 14, 2023
This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
July 14, 2023

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U.S. Expands Eligibility for STEM Work Experience Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it would add eight new fields of study to the STEM OPT program.
July 12, 2023

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The Pros and Cons of Sponsoring a Work Visa in the U.S.
What U.S. employers need to consider when sponsoring a foreign citizen for an employment visa.
July 10, 2023

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Boundless Immigration News Weekly Recap Archive: July 7, 2023
This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
July 7, 2023

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What the Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling Means for Immigrants
Ending these policies could reduce diversity in education and make it harder for international students to gain admission to U.S. colleges.
June 29, 2023

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Why Canada's New Work Permit Isn't a Death Knell for U.S. Tech Industry
The program will allow 10,000 H-1B visa holders and their spouses and children to work in Canada to boost tech talent.
June 28, 2023

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Mastering the PERM Audit Process: Tips for HR Professionals
How to make it through the PERM process so you can hire the most qualified employee, wherever they're from in the world.
June 27, 2023

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USCIS Offers Relief for Those Stuck in Employment Visa Backlog
A new USCIS policy update expands eligibility for an employment authorization document (EAD) to help those stuck in the backlog.
June 22, 2023

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What Is Self-Solemnization? Tips for Officiating Your Own Wedding
What you need to know for a self-uniting marriage and what it means for your marriage green card application.
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Boundless Immigration News Weekly Recap Archive: June 16, 2023
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How to Buy a House as a Green Card Holder
Learn how to navigate the home-buying process successfully as an immigrant in the United States.
June 14, 2023

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Visa Bulletin Archive for July 2023
Read the June Visa Bulletin changes to find out if you can apply for a green card this month.
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