DOS and USCIS have issued all available immigrant visas for the EB1 category for fiscal year 2025. The annual limits will reset with the start of the 2026 fiscal year on 01.Oct.2025....
Effective 06.Sep.2025, all nonimmigrant visa applicants must schedule their interviews at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality. Exceptions apply only to select visa types or those impacted by temporary diplomatic or humanitarian circumstances....
DHS announces termination of 2021 TPS designation for Venezuela, effective 07.Nov.2025. Current beneficiaries must explore other lawful options to remain in the U.S. or prepare for departure. Read the Federal Register notice for details....
New USCIS policy memo (PM-602-0190) reaffirms that applicants must demonstrate it is unlikely they will become a “public charge” per INA § 212(a)(4), a reminder that adjudicators must apply a holistic, statutes-based standard. The return to this public charge policy does not involve changes to...
USCIS has expanded its law enforcement authorities by adding special agents who can investigate, arrest, carry firearms, and execute warrants. The officers can also order expedited removal of foreign nationals....
DOS and USCIS have issued all available immigrant visas for the EB2 category for fiscal year 2025. The annual limits will reset with the start of the 2026 fiscal year on 01.Oct.2025....
USCIS will now accept ACH payments with new Form G-1650. Paper checks & money orders will be accepted until 28.Oct.2025. After that, only ACH debit or credit card payments will be allowed....
The U.S. State Department is reviewing the records of over 55 million foreign visa holders for potential revocation or deportation due to immigration rule violations. All visa holders are subject to ongoing vetting for eligibility....
USCIS Policy Manual updated to emphasize that anti-American activity, antisemitic activity, or support for terrorist organizations will weigh heavily against applicants in discretionary immigration benefit decisions, such as adjustment of status to a Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. “green card” applications). Social media vetting also being expanded....
New USCIS memo states that to demonstrate “good moral character” for citizenship, applicants must show evidence of taking proactive steps to engage in positive behaviors and activities. More here....
