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March 13, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/13/26

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What countries are subject to the PAUSE on the issuance of Green Cards for those applying from outside the US?

Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State is pausing all visa issuances to immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of the following countries:

March 12, 2026

Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration Policy

by Kellie N. Lego

List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Immigration Policy”:

NPR News (npr.org), 3/9/26, News Article and Audio:

Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, lawsuit claims

March 11, 2026

2026 USCIS Forms Updates – Form G-1055 Fee Schedule and more – 2/27

by Kellie N. Lego

The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.

The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated February 27, 2026!

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March 10, 2026

Update – DHS Terminates TPS for Yemen

by Kellie N. Lego

On Friday, February 13th, Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. The TPS designation for Yemen will expire on March 3, 2026 and will terminate on May 4, 2026! The Secretary has decided that they do not qualify for TPS, and she has terminated it.

For more information, please review the USCIS News Release (3/2/26), “DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen“!

Background:

March 9, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 13, 2026

by Kellie N. Lego

We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, March 13, 2026. Act now and submit your questions!

March 6, 2026

Trump says Kristi Noem is stepping down as Homeland Security Secretary

by Kellie N. Lego

President Trump announced on Thursday, March 5^th, that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will be leaving for another position within the Administration. Trump said that he would appoint Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma to replace her as of March 31^st!

For more information, please review the NBC News Article, “Trump says Kristi Noem is stepping down as homeland security secretary“!

Source of Information:

March 5, 2026

Checking USCIS Processing Times Online

by Kellie N. Lego

You can now check USCIS processing times online at the USCIS web site. All you need to enter is your form number, and the office processing your case. USCIS has made processing times easier to understand and provide a more realistic date range.

Check Case Processing Times

The processing time range is how long it is taking for USCIS to process your type of case from the date they received it. USCIS processes cases in the order they receive them, and they normally update this information monthly. The estimated time range displayed is based on data captured over the last two months. Frequently Asked Questions About Processing Times

March 4, 2026

Update – Visa Bulletin – March 2026

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the March 2026 Visa Bulletin

UPDATE: When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: March 2026

March 3, 2026

Summary of the March 2026 Visa Bulletin!

by Kellie N. Lego

The Visa Bulletin (VB) is a monthly U.S. government report released by the State Department’s Travel Website. This monthly bulletin tells you when you can get a green card based on your priority date.

Summary of Key points for VB for March 2026:

Employment-Based (EB) Categories

March 2, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026 H-2B Cap Count – 2/20/26

by Kellie N. Lego

The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. There is a cap limit of 33,000 for the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half for a total of 66,000 per year. If the cap is not reached during the first half of the fiscal year, the extra numbers are then made available for the second half.

The H-2B cap limit for first half of FY 2026 (October 1 – March 31) is 33,000. On September 12, 2025, the first half of FY2026 was reached.

The H-2B cap limit for second half of FY 2026 (April 1 – September 30) is 33,000. As of the last count (2/20/26); 5,496 beneficiaries have been approved and 9,702 are pending for a total of 15,198.