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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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U.S. Immigration News
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. Immigration News
UK Entry Rules for Dual Citizens: FAQs on Passports, ETA, and Boarding
If you hold British citizenship, here’s how you must prove your right to travel.
February 27, 2026

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EB-1A Myths That Stop Qualified Professionals
What USCIS actually evaluates when reviewing extraordinary ability petitions.
February 25, 2026

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DHS Shutdown: What It Means for Immigration Services
Most USCIS, visa, and work authorization processes continue.
February 16, 2026

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Business Immigration
European Commission Unveils First-Ever EU Visa Policy Strategy
What the EU’s new visa roadmap means for travelers, immigrants, and employers
February 5, 2026

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Business Immigration
Preparing for H-1B Compliance Site Visits: A Checklist for Employers
What Project Firewall means for employers — and how to prepare for H-1B inspections.
February 5, 2026

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Business Immigration
FY 2027 H-1B Registration Opens March 4
Employers face a short registration window, possible weighted selection, and higher costs.
February 2, 2026

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Include TN, E-2, E-3, and L-1 Employees in the H-1B Lottery
The H-1B acts as a necessary backup for employees already authorized to work in the U.S.
January 28, 2026

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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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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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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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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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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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