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The US immigration case backlog has reached 11.3 million, with processing times rising sharply and denial rates increasing across several immigration categories.
August 19, 2026
Indian EB-1A approval rates fell to 35% in the first half of FY2026, down from 49.1% in FY2025, with denials rising sharply.
August 18, 2026
USCIS will reject older editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 from September 15, 2026. Applicants must use the updated forms to avoid rejection.
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