DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
Starting December 15, 2025, the US Department of State (DOS) will expand its online presence review requirement to include all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents.
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy to Hold and Review Pending Applications from High-Risk Countries
Following recent national security concerns, USCIS has released Policy Memorandum PM-602-0192, directing officers to place an adjudicative hold on certain immigration
Read More »USCIS Implements Enhanced National Security Measures Following DC Shooting
On November 27, 2025, in response to the tragic shooting of two National Guard service members in Washington, DC, by an Afghan national, US Citizenship and Immigration
Read More »DHS Announces End of TPS for Haiti
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti will not be extended and will officially expire on February 3, 2026,
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS for Burma (Myanmar)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar) will end on January 26, 2026. This decision follows a
Read More »DHS Receives Emergency Approval for Gold Card Form
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have secured emergency approval for Form I-140G, the official petition for the
Read More »EEOC Releases Updated Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new and updated educational resources to reinforce its commitment to preventing national origin
Read More »DHS Announces Inflation-Based Fee Adjustments for HR-1 Immigration Fees Effective January 1, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has published a Federal Register notice announcing inflationary
Read More »DHS Proposes Public Charge Rule Reinstatement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to rescind the 2022 public charge regulations and restore a broader
Read More »Trump Administration Introduces ‘FIFA Pass’ for Expedited US Visa Appointments Ahead of World Cup
As reported by various news outlets, the Trump administration has announced a new initiative designed to streamline visa processing for international travelers attending the
Read More »Federal Court Strikes Down EB-5 Fee Hikes, Reinstates Lower Filing Fees
On November 12, 2025, in a significant win for EB-5 stakeholders, a federal court has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration
Read More »December 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the December 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2 and EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China and
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