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February 13, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 2/13/26

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When will the H-1B CAP registration period for this year open? Close?

The electronic H-1B CAP registration process for Fiscal Year 2027 will open on Wednesday, March 4^th at NOON (est.). The electronic H-1B CAP registration process for Fiscal Year 2027 will close on Thursday, March 19^th at NOON (est.). For more information on the H-1B CAP electronic registration process see https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations/h-1b-electronic-registration-process.

February 12, 2026

Read Letters from the Children Detained in ICE Detention Center

by Kellie N. Lego

While researching many different immigration news articles I came across this article on ProPublica, “ “I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility”! This is one of the most moving stories that I have read in a long time. I will let you read it for yourself and make up your own mind. The article is about the letters and drawings of eight of the hundreds of children being held with their parents in an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Dilley, Texas.

Please review the letters and drawings and read the ProPublica news article, “ “I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility”!

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February 11, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026 H-2B Cap Count – 2/5/26

by Kellie N. Lego

The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. There is a cap limit of 33,000 for the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half for a total of 66,000 per year. If the cap is not reached during the first half of the fiscal year, the extra numbers are then made available for the second half.

The H-2B cap limit for first half of FY 2026 (October 1 – March 31) is 33,000. On September 12, 2025, the first half of FY2026 was reached.

The H-2B cap limit for second half of FY 2026 (April 1 – September 30) is 33,000. As of the last count (2/5/26); 20 beneficiaries have been approved and 2,022 are pending for a total of 2,042.

February 10, 2026

2026 USCIS Forms Updates – 2/6

by Kellie N. Lego

The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.

The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated February 6, 2026!

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February 9, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 13, 2026

by Kellie N. Lego

We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, February 13, 2026. Act now and submit your questions!

February 6, 2026

Reminder – USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

by Kellie N. Lego

On Friday, January 9^th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they would publish a final rule, “Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees” in the Federal Register. This new rule will increase USCIS fees for premium processing to reflect the amount of inflation from June 2023 through June 2025.

REMINDER: This new rule and fee increase takes effect on Sunday, March 1, 2026!

For more details, please review the USCIS News Alert, “USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees“.

February 5, 2026

FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4th!

by Kellie N. Lego

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday, January 30, 2026, that the initial electronic registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B Cap opens at noon Eastern Time on March 4, 2026, and closes at noon Eastern Time on March 19, 2026.

For all the details, please review the USCIS News Alert, “FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4“!

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February 4, 2026

Checking USCIS Processing Times Online

by Kellie N. Lego

You can now check USCIS processing times online at the USCIS web site. All you need to enter is your form number, and the office processing your case. USCIS has made processing times easier to understand and provide a more realistic date range.

Check Case Processing Times

The processing time range is how long it is taking for USCIS to process your type of case from the date they received it. USCIS processes cases in the order they receive them, and they normally update this information monthly. The estimated time range displayed is based on data captured over the last two months. Frequently Asked Questions About Processing Times

February 3, 2026

Immigration News – Top News Stories – 5 year-old, Liam Conejo Ramos

by Kellie N. Lego

List of some of the Top News Stories related to “5 year-old, Liam Conejo Ramos”:

ABC News (abcnews.go.com), 1/31/26, News Video and Article:

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, father ordered released from immigration detention center

February 2, 2026

2026 USCIS Forms Updates – Form G-1055 Fee Schedule – 1/30

by Kellie N. Lego

The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.

The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated January 30, 2026!

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