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Illustration of an I-140 petition in front of signs showing EB-2 current in March 2026 and nearly two years behind in October 2026, beside the United States Capitol

CALAM BlogSeptember 29, 2026

EB-2 NIW and the October 2026 Visa Bulletin: The Bulletin Changed, but the Ground Had Already Shifted

The October 2026 Visa Bulletin places new EB-2 NIW filers in a line nearly two years behind and reinforces the importance of preparing the I-140 petition well.

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CALAM BlogSeptember 22, 2026

New Public Charge Rule 2026: How Does It Affect EB-1 and EB-2 NIW Cases?

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Blue rising arrow for EB-2 NIW and orange falling arrow for EB-1A in front of bar charts and the United States Capitol

CALAM BlogSeptember 10, 2026

EB-1A vs. EB-2 NIW: What the Latest USCIS Statistics Reveal (April-June 2026)

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Gold balance scale comparing recommendation letters with objective evidence represented by metrics, documents, networks, and recognition

CALAM BlogSeptember 8, 2026

The Biggest Mistake I See EB-2 NIW and EB-1A Applicants Make (And It's Not What You Think)

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Artwork asking whether the H-1B grace period is disappearing, with a 60-day calendar, hourglass, passport, visa document, and Indian and U.S. imagery

CALAM BlogAugust 31, 2026

Is the H-1B Grace Period Disappearing? What Indian Professionals Need to Know Now

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Visa application marked paused beside a passport and maze, with a person's silhouette

CALAM BlogAugust 27, 2026

Another Week, Another Immigration Pause? What the New Visa Suspension Actually Means

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Pregnant traveler with luggage in an airport waiting area, with an airplane in the background

CALAM BlogAugust 19, 2026

Executive Order 14419 Explained: What the "Ending Birth Tourism" Order Means in 2026

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USCIS documents beside a United States flag

CALAM BlogAugust 17, 2026

Bye Bye RFEs? Discretion Strikes Back

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