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New Form Edition Officially Ends Option to Request a Social Security Number When Applying for an EAD  Starting March 5, 2026, a new edition of Form I-765 must be used when applying for... Read More »

Visa Halt For 75 Countries  On January 14, 2026, the US Department of State (DOS) announced it will stop immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21,... Read More »

by J. Neil Lanzi, Partner Unfortunately, business fraud in the workplace is not all that uncommon.  Employee theft and dishonesty affects all types of businesses and yes, even law firms. ... Read More »

DHS Issues Final Rule on H-1B Cap Selection Process  Today, December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a copy of the final rule to be published in... Read More »

Presidential Proclamation Continues and Expands Restrictions on Entry for Nationals of Certain Countries  On December 16, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation titled, “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to... Read More »

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India Rescheduling H-1B Appointments Due to New Online Presence Review  Starting December 8, 2025, U.S. consulates in India, including Hyderabad and Chennai, began issuing notices... Read More »

DOS Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting for H-1B and Dependent H-4 Visa Applicants  On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that as of December 15, 2025,... Read More »

by WCS Partner Fred Kobb The winter holiday season seems to have been designed for children, if not the child in every adult.  Between images of flying reindeer, houses bedecked... Read More »

December 2025 Visa Bulletin Released USDOS posted the December 2025 Visa Bulletin. USCIS stated that, for December 2025, applicants in family-sponsored preference categories and employment-based preference categories may use the... Read More »