US Immigration Archives

FY2027 H-1B Cap Registrations Commence on March 4, 2026

February 2, 2026Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

H-1B Registration Opens The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period will open at noon ET on March 4, 2026, and will close at noon ET on March 19, 2026. Employers must submit all cap registrations online during this period. Each sponsoring employer must maintain a USCIS organization account, even if immigration counsel will be submitting...

Dec

Seismic Change to the H-1B Lottery: What a Wage-Weighted System Really Means for Employers

December 24, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The H-1B program has long been criticized for relying on chance rather than merit. For years, employers and foreign national professionals alike have watched highly qualified candidates lose out in a purely random lottery, while less suitable roles were selected by luck alone. That framework is now poised to undergo a fundamental shift. Under a...

Dec

H-1B Visa Appointments – Rescheduled Due to Extreme Vetting Protocols

December 17, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

If you have an H-1B visa appointment or are planning to travel for U.S. visa stamping scheduled for December 15, 2025, or later, your appointment is most likely to be rescheduled. This is a fallout of a new U.S. Department of State policy requiring online-presence vetting for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants which is prompting...

Dec

Is the Gold Card Shiny Enough for Indians?

December 17, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun implementing President Trump’s executive order announcing the Gold Card by publishing Form I-140G, the Immigrant Petition for this program. The Gold Card, first announced by President Trump in February and formalized through an Executive Order issued in September 2025, has quickly become one of the most debated...

Nov

FAQs on the Impact of DOS’ Reported Public Charge Guidance on U.S. Visa Applicants

November 24, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

This FAQ summarizes the key points from a cable reportedly issued by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) around November 6, 2025 (the Cable). The Cable directs visa officers on how they should interpret section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which contains the public charge ground of inadmissibility. Public charge is a term...

Nov

American Citizenship: Stricter Vetting and a New Civics Test

November 8, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

Individuals applying to naturalize as U.S. citizens will be subject to stricter vetting and criteria. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out a series of new policies that significantly transform how individuals apply for American citizenship. The reforms strengthen moral character evaluation, tighten background checks, and introduce a more rigorous 2025 Naturalization...

Oct

Family-Based Immigrant Visas and Sponsoring a Relative

October 20, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

Family reunification has always been one of the most important goals of the U.S. immigration system. Through family-based immigrant visas, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can bring their close relatives to live permanently in the United States. The complete process involves detailed paperwork, eligibility checks, and several legal steps. Who Can Sponsor a Family...

Oct

Good News – H-4 EAD Cards Intact Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Action

October 16, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

On October 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case brought by “Save Jobs USA” regarding work permits for spouses of H-1B workers who are on H-4 visas. This is very good news, especially amidst the many government initiatives to make the H-1B program stricter. For nearly a decade, Save Jobs USA,...

Oct

Understanding I-9 Employment Verification in the U.S.

October 16, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The Form I-9 Employment Verification process is a legal requirement for all employers in the United States. Each employer must ensure that every employee is authorized to work in the country. The process applies to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals with work authorization. Whether you operate a small business or manage a large...

Sep

USCIS Granted Broader Policing Authority Under New DHS Policy

September 18, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major change in its role within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under a final rule published, the agency has been granted expanded law enforcement authority, marking a historic shift in how USCIS operates. A new class of officers, designated as 1811 special agents, will now...

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