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PERM Suspension at Microsoft, Adobe and Six IT Firms: Which Green Card Cases Are Affected?
U.S. officials announced a PERM suspension at Microsoft, Adobe and six IT firms on October 8, 2026. Learn which employment-based green card cases are affected and what employees can do now.
ARCFE U.S.
4 days ago3 min read


Americans First Immigration Act (S. 5485): What Green Card Applicants Should Know
What would the Americans First Immigration Act (S. 5485) change for family and employment-based green card applicants, including EB-5 investors? Understand the proposed rules and their current status.
ARCFE U.S.
4 days ago3 min read


D/S Rule Paused, Public Charge Rule in Effect: Which USCIS Form Editions to Use
The D/S rule has been paused while the new public charge rule is in effect. Here are the USCIS form editions currently accepted for Forms I-765, I-539 and I-485.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 282 min read


PERM Reform Under White House Review: What EB-2 and EB-3 Applicants Should Know
DOL's proposed PERM reform remains under White House OIRA review as of September 28, 2026. The proposal may update recruitment, layoff protections and employer compliance, but current PERM rules remain in effect.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 283 min read


H-1B Policy Changes: $100,000 Measure Extended, Employer Layoffs Face Scrutiny
The White House extended the $100,000 H-1B measure through September 21, 2027 and directed agencies to consider sponsoring employers' recent or planned layoffs. The payment policy remains tied up in litigation.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 283 min read


DHS Proposes Ending the H-1B 60-Day Grace Period After Employment Ends
DHS has formally proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period available to H-1B and certain other employment-based nonimmigrant workers after employment ends. The proposal is not yet effective. Here is what H-1B professionals should know and how the change could affect longer-term immigration planning.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 174 min read


H-1B 60-Day Grace Period Proposal Clears White House Review
A DHS proposal to eliminate the H-1B 60-day grace period has cleared White House review but is not yet effective. Here is what H-1B families should know.
ARCFE U.S.
Sep 24 min read


U.S. Immigrant Visa Interviews Rescheduled Worldwide: What Applicants Should Know
U.S. embassies and consulates are rescheduling immigrant visa interviews during global officer training. Here is who may be affected and what applicants should do next.
ARCFE U.S.
Aug 283 min read
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