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USCIS news, Visa Bulletin analysis, EB-3 unskilled sponsorship guides, and arrival-settlement stories — written by the Kennedy Access Group team.
EB-3 Visa Bulletin October 2026: Other Workers Priority Dates
Welcome to the U.S.: Another EB-3 Family Begins Their New Chapter
A New Milestone: Our First Applicant Begins Work with Molded Fiber Glass Company
Kennedy Access Group Is Coming to the 2026 Atlanta Korean Festival!
Visit Kennedy Access Group at the 2026 Atlanta Korean Festival, Sept 19-20 at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth, GA, to learn about the EB-3 visa program.
A New Beginning: Vietnamese Family of Four Completes Their EB-3 Journey
A Vietnamese family of four completed EB-3 consular processing with an interview on Aug 18, 2026, about 4.5 years after PERM filing. See the full timeline.
EB-3 Visa Bulletin September 2026: Other Workers Priority Dates
September 2026 Visa Bulletin for EB-3 Other Workers: Final Action Date holds at Apr 1, 2022 and Dates for Filing at Aug 1, 2022, with no changes.
I-485 Approved: A Successful EB-3 Journey from Bangladesh
Our Bangladeshi EB-3 applicant's I-485 was approved on August 10, 2026, about five years after PERM filing. See the full timeline from PERM to green card.
ICE Rule Limits F-1 Student Visa Stays to Four Years
Navigating the New F-1 Visa Fixed-Term Stay Rule Together
Visa Bulletin date of August 2026
August 2026 Visa Bulletin for EB-3 Other Workers: Final Action Date advances one month to Apr 1, 2022, while Dates for Filing stays at Aug 1, 2022.
Applicant Gathering in Wisconsin 💙
Kennedy Access Group met EB-3 applicants working at Abbyland Foods in Wisconsin to share a meal and hear how their lives and jobs in the U.S. are going.
Update on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Burma / Ethiopia / South Sudan / Yemen / Somalia
Federal courts postponed the TPS termination for Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Yemen and Somalia, extending TPS-based EAD validity (update: July 1, 2026).
We congratulate our Mongolian Applicant on becoming a U.S. Permanent Resident!
Our Mongolian applicant became a U.S. permanent resident after a 4-year, 7-month EB-3 Adjustment of Status journey, receiving the Green Card in March 2026.
Congratulations to Our Mongolian Applicant on Receiving Their Green Card!
Our Mongolian applicant received their Green Card after nearly five years in the EB-3 Adjustment of Status process and will start working in August 2026.
I-485 Approved! Permanent Resident Status Granted for our Brazilian Applicant!
Our Brazilian EB-3 applicant's I-485 was approved on June 12, 2026 after about 4 years and 10 months. See the full timeline from PERM to green card.
Visa Bulletin date of July 2026
July 2026 Visa Bulletin for EB-3 Other Workers: Final Action Date advances one month to Mar 1, 2022, while Dates for Filing holds at Aug 1, 2022.
PREMIUM PROCESSING FREQUENTLY LEADS TO NONSENSICAL REQUESTS FOR EVIDENCE (RFES)
USCIS premium processing is driving a surge in boilerplate RFEs for employment-based petitions. How employers and EB-3 applicants can build stronger cases.
Congratulations to Our Brazilian Applicant on his EAD Card Approval!
Our Brazilian EB-3 applicant received EAD work permit approval on June 3, 2026 while his I-485 Adjustment of Status, filed March 13, 2026, is pending.
Từ Việt Nam đến Hoa Kỳ: Hành Trình EB-3 Thành Công
Hành trình xin thị thực EB-3 (diện lao động phổ thông) của ông Nguyễn bắt đầu tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam, nơi ông theo đuổi con đường hợp pháp để trở thành thường trú nhân Hoa Kỳ thông qua sự bảo lãnh của nhà tuyển dụng. Trường hợp này cho thấy rằng, mặc dù quy trình EB-3 đòi hỏi sự kiên nhẫn, nhưng việc chuẩn bị hồ sơ kỹ lưỡng cùng sự bảo lãnh từ một nhà tuyển dụng uy tín có thể mang lại kết quả thành công.
From Vietnam to the United States: A Successful EB-3 Journey
Mr. Nguyen’s EB-3 Unskilled visa journey began in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where he pursued a legal pathway to U.S. permanent residency through employer sponsorship. This case highlights that while the EB-3 process requires patience, careful documentation and a reliable employer sponsor can lead to a successful outcome.
What happened to the $100,000 H-1B visa fee and the legal rebuke that followed
A federal judge voided the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it violated the Administrative Procedure Act. What it means amid conflicting court decisions.
2026 U.S. Immigration Money Transfer Regulations: New Remittance Tax and Compliance Requirements
Starting January 1, 2026, the U.S. implemented a 1% excise tax on cash-funded remittance transfers under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This affects millions sending money abroad, with specific rules for cash payments while exempting bank transfers. Learn the procedures, limits, and compliance requirements for international money transfers in 2026.
USCIS Policy Memorandum No. PM-602-0199
Adjustment of Status Is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace Policy Date: May 21, 2026 / Post Date: May 22, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances
On May 21, USCIS announced a new policy memorandum
Applicant Gathering in Minnesota!
Kennedy Access Group visited Minnesota to meet EB-3 applicants working at one of our sponsoring employers, sharing a meal and hearing about life in the U.S.