USCIS Expands Discretionary Review Criteria for Immigration Benefit Requests
On August 19, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance in its Policy Manual outlining expanded discretionary factors for officers to
Read More »US Halts Visitor Visas for Gaza Residents Amid Policy Review
On August 16, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) announced a temporary suspension of visitor visas for individuals from Gaza, citing the need for a comprehensive review
Read More »USCIS Expands “Good Moral Character” Review for Citizenship Applicants Under New Administration Policy
In a significant shift to US naturalization procedures, the Trump administration has directed US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to apply a more rigorous and
Read More »September 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the September 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other), China and India remain unchanged for EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3. PLEASE NOTE: USCIS has
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy on CSPA Age Calculation for Adjustment of Status Applicants
On August 8, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance clarifying how visa availability is determined for the purposes of calculating
Read More »USCIS Revises Policy Guidance for Certain Athletes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with Executive Order (EO) 14201, Keeping Men Out of Women’s
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual for AOS Interview Criteria
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to provide clarification on the interview criteria for asylees or
Read More »State Department Launches Visa Bond Pilot Program for High-Risk Overstay Countries
On August 5, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) has announced the launch of a 12-month Visa Bond Pilot Program, effective August 20, 2025, through August 5, 2026. This
Read More »USCIS Issues New Guidance on Family-Based Immigration Petitions
On August 1, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance aimed at strengthening the integrity of the family-based immigration
Read More »Federal Judge Blocks Termination of TPS for Nationals from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua
On July 31, 2025, following a recent federal court decision that blocked the early termination of TPS for Haitian nationals, another federal judge has halted the US
Read More »US State Dept. Opens Investigation into Harvard’s Exchange Visitor Program
The U.S. Department of State is opening an investigation into Harvard University’s continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program. This follows a
Read More »US Visa Interview Waiver Policy Update Effective September 2, 2025
On July 25, 2025, the US Department of State has announced an update to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver policy, which will take effect on September 2, 2025. Under the
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