Immigration & Visas
EB-5 Fee Increase: I-526E Doubles to $7,850 on Nov. 30
Sam
November 5, 2026
The EB-5 fee increase is now final, and the window to file at today’s prices is closing. Under a rule...
Federal Benefit Programs
Medicare 2027 Costs and Premiums: What to Know Before Choosing Your Health Plan
Sam
November 5, 2026
Medicare 2027 Costs and Premiums: Medicare 2027 costs are coming into focus on the first day of open enrollment, and...
Social Security
Government Shutdown 2026 Update: Stopgap Bill Signed Into Law, Federal Funding Runs to December 11 and the Lame Duck Fight Starts Next Week
Sam
November 5, 2026
Government Shutdown 2026 Update: There is no shutdown on the calendar today, and there won’t be one for 39 more...
News & Policy Updates
Government Shutdown Averted: What the Stopgap Funding Bill Means for Social Security, SNAP and Federal Paychecks
Sam
November 4, 2026
Government Shutdown Averted: The government shutdown that was set to begin on October 1, 2026 never happened. Congress finished the...
Immigration & Visas
Canada Ebola Travel Restrictions Extended to November 27: Who Is Affected and What Travellers Must Do
Sam
November 4, 2026
Canada Ebola travel restrictions now run until November 27, 2026, after Ottawa renewed its temporary border and immigration measures for...
Federal Benefit Programs
Medicare Part B Premium 2027: Projected $209.50 a Month and What It Means for Your Social Security Check
Sam
November 4, 2026
The Medicare Part B premium 2027 is projected at $209.50 a month, according to the 2026 Medicare Trustees Report released...
