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 »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 »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
Read More »Changes to the Entry Period for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) Program
The US Department of State (DOS) has announced upcoming changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) Program entry process for the DV-2027 cycle. While the exact registration start
Read More »November 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the November 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 »DV-2026 Program Update: Entry Corrections for Cuba and Great Britain Entrants
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued an update regarding the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Program, identifying entry selection errors affecting a small number of
Read More »DV-2025 Program Concludes: Visa Eligibility Period Ends
The US Department of State (DoS) has confirmed the conclusion of the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) Program, which officially ended on September 30, 2025, marking the close of the
Read More »US Visa Interview Waiver Policy Update Effective October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) will revise its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver policy. Under the updated guidance, most applicants —
Read More »DoS Introduces New Registration Fee for Diversity Visa Lottery
The US Department of State (DoS) has announced a new USD 1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program, effective September 16, 2025. This change is part of
Read More »FY 2025 EB-5 Unreserved Visa Cap Reached: Issuance Suspended Until October
On September 16, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS), in coordination with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced that all available immigrant
Read More »October 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1 and EB-3; while EB-2 advances. Final Action Dates for China advance
Read More »FY 2025 EB-3 Visa Cap Reached: Issuance Suspended Until October
On September 9, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS), in coordination with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has confirmed that all available immigrant visas
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