FY 2025 H-1B cap registration closed on March 25, 2024. USCIS will soon select beneficiaries and notify selected petitioners to file H-1B cap-subject petitions. For more information:

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/h-1b-form-i-129-filing-location-change-and-fy-2025-h-1b-cap-season-updates-and-reminders

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has revealed that as of April 1, individuals submitting Form N-400, which pertains to Application for Naturalization, will now be able to opt for either acquiring a new or replacing an existing Social Security number (SSN) or card, and can also revise their immigration status with the Social Security Administration (SSA) without the necessity of a physical visit to an SSA facility. For more information:

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/new-citizens-will-be-able-to-seamlessly-request-social-security-updates

The US Department of Commerce released housing starts and building permit data for February. According to the data, the number of new housing starts increased in February compared to the previous month. For more information:

https://finans.mynet.com/haber/detay/emlak/abd-de-konut-baslangiclari-subatta-beklentileri-asti/479466/

While the growing immigrant population in the US has caused divisions among politicians nationwide and fueled anxiety among many voters, there’s one area where nearly everyone appears to be in agreement. For more information:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/immigration-is-fueling-us-economic-growth-while-politicians-rage?srnd=economics-v2

Amidst a housing shortage and affordability crisis, homebuilding in the US surged in February as builders anticipate continued strong demand for new homes. For more information:

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/19/economy/new-home-construction-february/index.html

Multiple migrant groups across the country are ramping up advocacy efforts as anti-immigrant sentiment continues to rise during a contentious election year. For more information:

https://www.mlive.com/reckon/2024/03/migrant-advocacy-groups-are-increasing-grassroots-efforts-to-combat-anti-immigrant-sentiment.html

It is the latest sign that inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated and may not cool as fast as the Federal Reserve or the current administration would like in the coming months. For more information:

https://apnews.com/article/inflation-wholesale-prices-consumer-federal-reserve-rates-b0456bd9bdc0cfdb5945f443ff75d865

Drafts of agriculture, e-commerce, and fisheries are under review, with a meeting scheduled to seal any agreement now set for 5 pm on Friday. For more information:

Investors concur with the majority of officials signaling a June cut, as February consumer prices rose 2.6% from a year ago, in line with the estimated 2.5%. For more information:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/eurozone-inflation-slows-less-than-forecast-backing-ecb-caution?srnd=economics-v2

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees go into effect today, increasing the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. For more information:

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/reminder-adjustment-to-premium-processing-fees-takes-effect-today