Trump Administration Suspends Diversity Visa Lottery After Brown University Shooting
The Trump administration has announced an immediate suspension of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV) after recent violent attacks, including the Brown University
Read More »USCIS Issues New Guidance on Labor Certifications for Professional Athletes
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance addressing the impact of the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Foreign Labor
Read More »January 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the January 2026 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 India
Read More »Trump Administration Revises and Expands Travel Ban Effective January 2026
On December 16, 2025, President Trump has issued a new Presidential Proclamation (Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the
Read More »USCIS Updates Photograph Reuse Policy for Immigration Identity Documents
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update to its photograph reuse policy for immigration benefit applications. This change aims
Read More »USCIS Launches New Vetting Center to Enhance Immigration Screening and Target Fraud
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the creation of a specialized Vetting Center to strengthen the integrity of the US immigration system and
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy on Biometrics Collection for Detained Individuals
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual (Volume 1, Part C) to clarify procedures for collecting biometrics from detained
Read More »USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual to shorten the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents
Read More »USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period for EADs for Certain Visa Holders
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to shorten the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). This change aligns with recent
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
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