Policy Updates
Immigration policy changes from the Federal Register, explained in plain language.
Army Corps Reissues 57 Nationwide Permits for Wetlands and Waterway Activities Through 2031
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reissuing 56 existing Nationwide Permits (NWPs) and adding one new permit governing construction and development activities in wetlands and waterways. The updated permits take effect March 15, 2026, and expire March 15, 2031. These permits streamline environmental authorization for projects with minimal aquatic impact under the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act.
DHS Overhauls H-1B Lottery: Higher Pay Now Means Better Odds Starting FY2027
The H-1B lottery is no longer truly random. Starting with the FY2027 registration season, DHS will give higher-paid applicants better odds of selection — meaning your salary level could determine whether you even get a shot at the cap. Here's exactly how the new weighted system works and what it means for workers and employers.
DHS Ends Family Reunification Parole for 7 Countries — Deportation Deadline January 14
DHS is shutting down Family Reunification Parole programs for nationals from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras. If you're in the US under one of these programs, your parole — and your work authorization — ends January 14, 2026, unless you already filed for a green card. Time is critically short.