Month: April 2026

Board of Immigration Appeals

BIA Finds Immigration Judge Erred in Testimonial Reliance

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled an immigration judge (IJ) ruled on a case incorrectly because of expert testimony. Said testimony rejected the possibility of contrary evidence. The Board’s decision reinforces the importance of actual, unbiased evidence determining immigration cases. Case Background The respondent, a Haitian national, claimed they

2027 H-1B Cap Fulfilled

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced they’ve reached enough petitions for the FY2027. This means USCIS has enough applications from the initial H-B registration period. This includes H-1B applications under the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). The submission period for beneficiaries from selected employers begins on April 1, 2026.