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This Week in Immigration: September 4, 2026

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

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U.S. Immigration News
This Week in Immigration: September 4, 2026
This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
U.S. Immigration News
USCIS Can Now Request Credit Reports From Green Card Sponsors
The new Form I-864 allows USCIS to access sponsors’ credit information, but how that information will affect green card applications remains unclear.
U.S. Immigration News
Proposal to End 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Workers Clears Federal Review
The proposal moves closer to publication, but the existing grace period remains in place for eligible workers and their families.
U.S. Immigration News
State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide
Immigrant visa interviews are being rescheduled as consular officers undergo new training focused on public charge screening
U.S. Immigration News
Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s 75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban
A federal judge ruled that the State Department unlawfully blocked immigrant visas based on applicants’ nationality, clearing the way for processing to resume.
U.S. Immigration News
DHS Proposes New $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petitions
The proposed fee would apply to cap-subject H-1B petitions and come on top of existing filing costs
U.S. Immigration News
Visa Bulletin for September 2026
Check the September 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. Immigration News
USCIS Previews New Form I-485 Ahead of September Rollout
Most of the form is unchanged, but revisions to the public charge section could affect how applicants complete Form I-485.

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U.S. Immigration News
U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing For 75 Countries
The pause takes effect January 21 and applies to permanent visas issued abroad
January 14, 2026

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U.S. Immigration News
USCIS Premium Processing Fees to Increase March 1, 2026
The inflation-based hike follows the last increase in February 2024 and does not change eligibility or adjudication standards
January 12, 2026

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U.S. Immigration News
USCIS Expands Immigration Application Freeze to 39 Countries
New USCIS memo broadens adjudication hold and orders retroactive case reviews
January 7, 2026

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U.S. Immigration News
USCIS Expands Pause on Immigration Applications to 39 Countries
New USCIS memo expands adjudication pause and outlines key exceptions
January 7, 2026

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Business Immigration
H-1B Lottery Shifts to Wage-Based Selection in 2026
What the new H-1B system means for hiring and workforce planning.
January 2, 2026

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U.S. Immigration News
Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery After Brown University and MIT Shootings
What this pause means for diversity visa applicants and their families.
December 18, 2025

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U.S. Immigration News
Trump Expands Travel Ban to 39 Countries
Learn which countries are affected, what visas are restricted, and what immigrants and employers should do now.
December 17, 2025

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U.S. Immigration News
USCIS Now Limits Photo Reuse to 3 Years, Requiring More Applicants to Provide New Biometrics
New rule replaces pandemic flexibilities and 2024 limits
December 15, 2025

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U.S. Immigration News
U.S. Launches Trump Gold Card Site for $1M Fast-Track Residency
Applicants will receive a green card "in record time," the website says.
December 11, 2025

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U.S. Immigration News
U.S. Consulates Cancel H-1B and H-4 Visa Appointments as New Social Media Review Begins
Visa interviews are being pushed into 2026, disrupting holiday travel plans
December 8, 2025

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H-1B Workers Now Required to Make Social Media Profiles Public
State Department expands online vetting for H-1B workers and their families.
December 4, 2025

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Business Immigration
Why U.S. Companies Should Embrace Extraordinary Ability Immigration
Extraordinary ability immigration offers companies a strong alternative to traditional sponsorship, helping them hire top global talent faster.
November 17, 2025

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How Can Students Qualify for an Extraordinary Ability Visa?
Learn how students and recent graduates can start building an Extraordinary Ability (EA) case for the O-1 visa or EB-1A green card.
November 13, 2025

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U.S. Immigration News
New $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee Now in Effect
The new DHS fee applies to certain parole approvals starting October 16, 2025
November 4, 2025

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U.S. Immigration News
DHS Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions for Immigrants
Workers must now file EAD renewals early to avoid losing legal authorization to work in the U.S.
October 29, 2025

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