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Hamilton Immigration Weekly Update: October 23, 2026
This week: CDC's new U.S.-bound flight attestation, November Visa Bulletin movement, and practical lessons from PERM recruitment enforcement.
1 day ago2 min read
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Advances, Most Filing Dates Hold Steady
USCIS will use Dates for Filing for employment-based adjustment in November 2026. EB-2 Final Action Dates advance, while most filing cutoffs remain unchanged.
2 days ago2 min read
Employment Immigration Week in Review: October 16, 2026
DHS finalizes the end of certain automatic EAD extensions. This week also brings a deference proposal, premium-processing review, court decisions and travel updates.
Oct 164 min read
USCIS Wants to Stop Deferring to Its Own Approvals
DHS proposes ending deference to prior USCIS approvals. Benjamin Hamilton examines the evidence, RFE cost estimates and uncertainty for employers and workers.
Oct 143 min read
Vance Owes Us Evidence of University Visa Fraud
Benjamin Hamilton examines the October 2026 J-1 university visa fraud allegations, the wage claims and the evidence officials have made public.
Oct 127 min read
Microsoft, Adobe and the PERM Freeze: Show Your Work
An October 2026 analysis of the Microsoft and Adobe PERM freeze, the public allegations and the implications for employer-sponsored immigration.
Oct 108 min read
Making OPT Unaffordable Is a Stupid Way to Fight Fraud
Benjamin Hamilton examines DHS’s October 2026 proposal for $70,000 OPT and $30,000 later-recommendation fees, its rationale and potential effects.
Oct 83 min read
The Fight Over Birthright Citizenship Didn't End at the Supreme Court
Benjamin Hamilton’s July 2026 analysis of the birthright citizenship ruling and the immigration issues facing families on temporary U.S. visas.
Jul 33 min read
USCIS's New Adjustment of Status Memo Will Probably Come to Nothing
Benjamin Hamilton examines USCIS’s May 2026 adjustment-of-status memo, discretionary RFEs and the case for preparing a complete I-485 record.
May 248 min read
Why the Grace Period Rule is Both Dumb and Cruel
We Break Down the New F-1 Visa Rule
Why the New 100k H-1B Rule is Even Dumber than the First One
Why the fight over birthright citizenship isn't over.
Why the AOS Memo Won't Survive
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Hamilton Immigration Weekly Update: October 23, 2026
This week: CDC's new U.S.-bound flight attestation, November Visa Bulletin movement, and practical lessons from PERM recruitment enforcement.
1 day ago2 min read
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Advances, Most Filing Dates Hold Steady
USCIS will use Dates for Filing for employment-based adjustment in November 2026. EB-2 Final Action Dates advance, while most filing cutoffs remain unchanged.
2 days ago2 min read
Employment Immigration Week in Review: October 16, 2026
DHS finalizes the end of certain automatic EAD extensions. This week also brings a deference proposal, premium-processing review, court decisions and travel updates.
Oct 164 min read
Court Sets October 14–23 Processing Window for FY2026 Diversity Visas
An October 2026 overview of the court-ordered processing window for FY2026 Diversity Visas, who is covered and the limits on visa issuance.
Oct 131 min read
Employment Immigration News Roundup
Employment immigration news for the week ending October 9, 2026: OPT fees, TN screening, court challenges, filing deadlines and PERM planning.
Oct 94 min read
USCIS Wants to Stop Deferring to Its Own Approvals
DHS proposes ending deference to prior USCIS approvals. Benjamin Hamilton examines the evidence, RFE cost estimates and uncertainty for employers and workers.
Oct 143 min read
Vance Owes Us Evidence of University Visa Fraud
Benjamin Hamilton examines the October 2026 J-1 university visa fraud allegations, the wage claims and the evidence officials have made public.
Oct 127 min read
Microsoft, Adobe and the PERM Freeze: Show Your Work
An October 2026 analysis of the Microsoft and Adobe PERM freeze, the public allegations and the implications for employer-sponsored immigration.
Oct 108 min read
Making OPT Unaffordable Is a Stupid Way to Fight Fraud
Benjamin Hamilton examines DHS’s October 2026 proposal for $70,000 OPT and $30,000 later-recommendation fees, its rationale and potential effects.
Oct 83 min read
The Fight Over Birthright Citizenship Didn't End at the Supreme Court
Benjamin Hamilton’s July 2026 analysis of the birthright citizenship ruling and the immigration issues facing families on temporary U.S. visas.
Jul 33 min read
USCIS's New Adjustment of Status Memo Will Probably Come to Nothing
Benjamin Hamilton examines USCIS’s May 2026 adjustment-of-status memo, discretionary RFEs and the case for preparing a complete I-485 record.
May 248 min read
USCIS Announces Premium Processing Fee Increases — What You Need to Know
A January 2026 overview of USCIS premium processing fee changes and the filing, timing and budgeting questions employers and applicants should review.
Jan 144 min read
The End of the H-1B Lottery?
A January 2026 overview of the H-1B weighted-selection rule and the planning questions it raises for employers and professionals.
Jan 144 min read
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Hamilton Immigration Weekly Update: October 23, 2026
This week: CDC's new U.S.-bound flight attestation, November Visa Bulletin movement, and practical lessons from PERM recruitment enforcement.
1 day ago2 min read
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Advances, Most Filing Dates Hold Steady
USCIS will use Dates for Filing for employment-based adjustment in November 2026. EB-2 Final Action Dates advance, while most filing cutoffs remain unchanged.
2 days ago2 min read
Employment Immigration Week in Review: October 16, 2026
DHS finalizes the end of certain automatic EAD extensions. This week also brings a deference proposal, premium-processing review, court decisions and travel updates.
Oct 164 min read
Court Sets October 14–23 Processing Window for FY2026 Diversity Visas
An October 2026 overview of the court-ordered processing window for FY2026 Diversity Visas, who is covered and the limits on visa issuance.
Oct 131 min read
Employment Immigration News Roundup
Employment immigration news for the week ending October 9, 2026: OPT fees, TN screening, court challenges, filing deadlines and PERM planning.
Oct 94 min read
Immigration Videos
Videos
Why the Grace Period Rule is Both Dumb and Cruel
We Break Down the New F-1 Visa Rule
Why the New 100k H-1B Rule is Even Dumber than the First One
Why the fight over birth right citizenship isn't over.
Why the AOS Memo Won't Survive
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