How the New H-1B System Will Impact Hiring and Workforce Strategy The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has finalized a significant change to the H-1B selection process, moving away from the random lottery in favor of a weighted, wage-based system that prioritizes higher-paid and higher-skilled workers. This rule takes effect February 27, 2026, and applies to the H-1B Fiscal Year 2027 cap registration. ✨ See What's Changing Under the new rule, H-1B registrations will no lo

The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant policy update that impacts nonimmigrant visa applicants worldwide. Effective...

Effective June 9, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT , the United States implemented the Presidential Proclamation titled “Restricting the Entry of...

In today’s tightening labor market, many U.S. employers are feeling a deepening sense of urgency — and frustration. From Silicon Valley...

The recent ruling by the Supreme Court on birthright citizenship has become a hot topic across the nation. This decision raises critical...

Symbolizing marital commitment and the new green card procedures. In 2025, USCIS has implemented a series of low-profile but substantial...

✈️ Traveling internationally as a U.S. permanent resident or visa holder requires careful preparation to ensure smooth re-entry into the...

For many immigrants, obtaining a green card is a major achievement. It represents the ability to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent...

The Department of Justice has expanded its whistleblower program to include immigration-related violations The Department of Justice has...

DV-2026 Green Card Lottery Results Are Out The U.S. State Department has officially released results for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2026...

USCIS Q1 FY25 data shows rising U.S. immigration demand: EB-1A filings up 56%, K-1 visa demand remains high, family-based green card AOS up 7%, and I-751 filings doubled. Understand how these trends and policy shifts may affect your immigration plans. Call IMS at (832) 975-7133 or email info@imsglobalmobility.com to strategize.

DOL Processing Times Update – PERM & PWD (as of April 30) PERM Applications Now processing cases filed in December 2023 or earlier Appeals for reconsideration: March 2025 or earlier Average review time: 499 days (as of March 2025)