# U.S. Immigration News

## This Week in Immigration: April 24, 2026
This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.

## Featured Posts

### This Week in Immigration: April 24, 2026
This week's round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.

### ICE Tightens I-9 Rules, Raising Audit Risk for Employers
More I-9 errors now lead directly to fines during ICE audits.

### Visa Bulletin for May 2026
Check the May Visa Bulletin now to see if your priority date is current and you can start your green card application process.

### Didn’t Get Selected in the H-1B Lottery? Here Are Your Options
A clear guide to the most common H-1B alternatives, including who qualifies and how to choose the right path.

### What Naturalized Citizens Should Know About the New Election Order
What to check now to make sure your voter records are accurate.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

## Recent Articles

### ICE Tightens I-9 Rules, Raising Audit Risk for Employers
More I-9 errors now lead directly to fines during ICE audits.
April 23, 2026

### Current Status of U.S. Visa Services By Country - April 2026
Find the latest updates on visa appointment availability and processing times at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
April 14, 2026

### Didn’t Get Selected in the H-1B Lottery? Here Are Your Options
A clear guide to the most common H-1B alternatives, including who qualifies and how to choose the right path.
April 10, 2026

### What Naturalized Citizens Should Know About the New Election Order
What to check now to make sure your voter records are accurate.
April 2, 2026

### Visa Bulletin for May 2026
Check the May Visa Bulletin now to see if your priority date is current and you can start your green card application process.
March 18, 2026

### 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.
March 13, 2026

### USCIS Updates Form I-129 Ahead of H-1B Cap Season
Employers will need to provide more detail about job requirements and wage levels when filing H-1B petitions.
March 6, 2026

### Middle East Escalation Disrupts U.S. Visa Processing Across the Region
Regional conflict has led to embassy appointment cancellations, airspace closures, and likely delays in visa processing.
March 3, 2026

### 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

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

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

### 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

### 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

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

### Why Employers Should 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