Lexverse Legal: immigration updatesOfficial immigration announcements summarised with links to the sourceshttps://lexverselegal.com/blog/updates2026-10-21T00:00:00Z USCIS proposes removing deference to prior approvals in Form I-129 extensionshttps://lexverselegal.com/blog/uscis-proposes-removing-deference-prior-approvals-i129-extensions2026-10-21T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00ZLexverse editorial deskA DHS proposed rule would remove 8 CFR 214.1(c)(5), the rule that tells USCIS to defer to prior approvals in I-129 extensions. Comments close 13 November 2026. H-1B $100,000 entry payment restriction extended to September 2027https://lexverselegal.com/blog/h1b-100000-payment-restriction-extended-20272026-10-21T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00ZLexverse editorial deskProclamation 11069 extends the H-1B entry restriction and $100,000 payment for 12 months, and Executive Order 14431 adds layoff and wage-data review. DHS finalises rule ending automatic work permit (EAD) extensionshttps://lexverselegal.com/blog/ead-automatic-extension-ended-final-rule-october-20262026-10-21T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00ZLexverse editorial deskDHS has finalised its rule ending automatic extensions of work permits (EADs) for renewal applications filed on or after 30 October 2025.