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Feb 18, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Begins Premium Processing for Selected Petitions

USCIS has initiated premium processing services for selected petitions under the FY 2026 supplemental cap rules.

USCIS Premium Processing FY 2026 Visa Allocation +1 more

Feb 18, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS Clarifies EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Evaluation Standards

USCIS updates guidance on EB-1A and EB-2 NIW petitions, outlining distinct evaluation criteria for each.

EB-1A EB-2 NIW USCIS +1 more

Feb 18, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Conducts Random Selection for Visa Petitions Due to High Demand

USCIS held a random selection process for visa petitions after receiving more applications than available visas, impacting many applicants.

USCIS Visa Bulletin Immigration Policy Random Selection +1 more

Feb 18, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS Confirms FY26 Cap Reached for H-2B Visas

USCIS announces the FY26 cap for returning worker H-2B visas has been reached, impacting seasonal employers and foreign workers.

H-2B USCIS Visa Policy Work Authorization +1 more

Feb 18, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS Highlights Compliance in Employer Sponsorship Processes

USCIS emphasizes compliance in employer-sponsored immigration cases, focusing on job descriptions and employer viability.

EB-3 PERM USCIS EmployerSponsored +1 more

Feb 18, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS Implements New Policy for High-Risk Countries in 2026

USCIS has announced a new policy affecting immigration applications from individuals connected to high-risk countries, effective January 1, 2026.

USCIS Immigration Policy High-Risk Countries Adjudication Hold +1 more

Feb 18, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees for F1 Students

USCIS announces fee hikes for F1 student visa processing, impacting OPT and change of status applications.

F-1 OPT USCIS Visa News +1 more

Feb 18, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Launches Initiative Against Immigration Fraud

USCIS has announced a new initiative to combat immigration fraud, inviting individuals to join their mission as homeland defenders.

USCIS Immigration Policy Fraud Prevention

Feb 18, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Maintains Legal Standards Despite Faster Submission Processes

USCIS emphasizes that faster submissions do not guarantee easier approvals for EB-1A and NIW petitions.

EB-1A NIW USCIS I-140 +1 more

Feb 18, 2026 • Reddit • 1 min read

USCIS Processing Times for Visas Now Average 10.5 Months

USCIS processing times for visas have increased to an average of 10.5 months, impacting applicants nationwide.

USCIS Visa News Processing Times Immigration Policy