Digest: Immigration Week in Review (Feb 17–23, 2026)
· WOWERI
TPS for Ukraine extended. H-1B registration open. New EB-5 rules. Plus 4 more stories.
Top Stories This Week
1. TPS for Ukraine Extended to March 2027
DHS announced automatic TPS extension for Ukrainian nationals. EAD documents extended 12 months.
2. H-1B FY2027 Registration Open
Electronic registration opens March 1. $215 per registration. Deadline: March 21.
3. EB-5 Regional Centers — New Compliance Requirements
SEC strengthened oversight of EB-5 Regional Centers. 3 centers lost licenses for fraud.
4. Germany — Blue Card Threshold at €41,041.80
Minimum salary for EU Blue Card lowered in 2026. IT specialists have preferential threshold.
5. US Embassy Warsaw Delays
Average wait time for visitor visas: 67 days (was 45). Immigrant visas: 4 months.
*Subscribe to WOWERI Insights — updates every Monday.*