USCIS Tightens Signature Requirements, Raising Rejection Risks for H-1B and Green Card Filings
DHS Creates Annual $102 Asylum Fee—Non-Payment Triggers Rejection, EAD Loss and Removal
Six Migrants Found Dead in Laredo Railyard as Border Security Debate Intensifies
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Labor Department Proposes 20–33% Wage Hike for H-1B and Related Visa Programs
The Department of Labor has released a draft rule that would raise H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 and PERM prevailing wages by 20–33 %. Entry-level salaries would start near US $98 k. Employers must plan for higher labor costs and possible head-count adjustments, while a court fight is expected. Comments are due May 26.
USCIS Closes Second Supplemental H-2B Cap, Opens Final Filing Window for Summer 2026
USCIS has met the cap for the second FY 2026 supplemental allocation of H-2B visas for April start-dates. Employers seeking seasonal staff must now compete for the final 18,490 visas covering May–September jobs, with no returning-worker limit. Rapid filing is essential as demand is expected to outstrip supply.
State Department Imposes Visa Bans on Indian Online-Pharmacy Owner and 13 Associates for Fentanyl Sales
Citing fentanyl trafficking, the State Department has barred 13 people connected to Indian firm KS International Traders from receiving U.S. visas. The action widens earlier Treasury sanctions and underscores Washington’s willingness to wield immigration powers against drug networks, with compliance implications for supply-chain partners.
Visa Overstay Sparks DOJ Indictment: Canadian National Charged in $13 Million Crypto Fraud
A Canadian visitor who remained in the U.S. after his visa expired has been indicted for a US $13 million crypto-currency fraud scheme in Florida. The case underscores visa-overstay risks, DOJ’s willingness to prosecute harboring, and the importance of I-94 compliance for short-term travelers.
Inbound Travel to United States Fell 14 % in April, NTTO Says
U.S. inbound tourism dropped 14 % in April 2026, wiping out two months of recovery, according to NTTO data reported by Skift. The decline threatens hotel and airline revenue projections and suggests that a full rebound may slip to 2029.
U.S. Travel Association Forecasts Only 1 % Growth in Domestic and Inbound Spending for 2026
The U.S. Travel Association predicts that overall travel spending will grow just 1 % in 2026, reaching US $1.37 trillion. Slower leisure growth, weak business travel and visa frictions curb momentum, though modest acceleration is forecast for 2027–2028.