U.S. appeals court blocks attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians
Justice Department slashes immigration-appeal deadlines to 10 days under new interim rule
State Department issues seven new security alerts as Middle East volatility continues
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USCIS Explains How the New Wage-Weighted H-1B Lottery Will Work for the March 2026 Cap Season
On March 6 USCIS released operational guidance for the first ever wage-weighted H-1B lottery, confirming that higher OES wage levels will receive more chances in the March 2026 selection. Employers now have under ten days to finalize wage data for registrations, and may raise salaries strategically to improve odds. The change forces new compliance and budgeting decisions for global mobility and talent acquisition teams.
U.S. Embassy in Abuja Shuts Routine Visa Services Until 9 March Amid Protest Risk
Citing anticipated demonstrations, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja suspended all routine visa and ACS appointments through 8 March, automatically rescheduling most interviews and warning applicants to monitor embassy channels. The three-day pause disrupts a key processing post for Nigerian students and workers headed to the United States and could lengthen corporate assignment timelines.
Jerusalem & Tel Aviv Visa Interviews Postponed as U.S. Consulates Operate in Crisis-Only Mode
All routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa interviews in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv were cancelled for the week of 2–6 March as the State Department keeps consular operations in emergency-only mode. The move forces Israeli applicants to seek third-country processing and complicates corporate mobility timelines, especially for time-sensitive B-1 and E-2 travel.
Spring-Break Alert: Drexel University Tells F-1 Students to Brace for Sudden U.S. Re-Entry Rule Changes
Drexel University’s international-student office issued a March 6 advisory urging F-1 and J-1 students to reconsider spring-break trips abroad, warning that fast-moving visa or travel bans could block their return. The notice highlights the knock-on risk for employers counting on OPT hires this summer and underscores the need for updated travel protocols.
Florida Flight School Opens Direct Pilot Pathway for Saudi Students, Offering I-20 Issuance and Visa Support
Florida Flyers and Universal Caravan Aviation launched a pilot-training pipeline for Saudi students, with the U.S. school issuing I-20s and providing full visa-application support. The venture responds to Saudi Arabia’s huge pilot shortage and signals sustained demand for U.S. vocational-student visas.