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
Read More »FY 2025 EB-1 Visa Cap Reached: Issuance Suspended Until October
On September 8, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS), in coordination with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced that the annual limit for
Read More »DoS Updates Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Rules by Country of Residence
On September 6, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) has issued updated guidance for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants, requiring interviews to be scheduled at a US
Read More »US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Central American Nationals Linked to CCP Activities
On September 4, 2025, The US Department of State (DoS) has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting Central American nationals who knowingly act on behalf of
Read More »FY 2025 EB-2 Visa Cap Reached: Issuance Suspended Until October
As of September 2, 2025, the US Department of State has confirmed that the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) visa category has reached its annual limit for fiscal
Read More »New Interview Requirement for Immigrant Visa Applicants: Must Interview in Country of Residence
Effective November 1, 2025, the US Department of State will require immigrant visa applicants to attend their visa interviews in the consular district of their country of
Read More »US Halts Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers Over Safety Concerns
On August 21, 2025, the Secretary of State announced that, effective immediately, the government has paused all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers.
Read More »US Diversity Visa 2025: Updates for UK Entrants and Egypt Cap Warning
Review of results for “Great Britain (United Kingdom)” In reviewing the entry selection system for the DV – 2025 Program, The US Department of State (DoS)
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
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