27
Jun
2025
New Text Number for Messages from USCIS
Effective 01.Jul.2025, text (SMS) messages received from USCIS will be from the phone number 872466 (USAIMM). Beware of scams!...
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27
Jun
2025
Supreme Court Rules – Nationwide Injunctions Narrowed
In a 6–3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lower courts may not issue nationwide injunctions so broadly, but they retain authority to impose limited injunctions in specific cases. This significantly eases a path for the Trump administration to implement an Executive Order...
26
Jun
2025
Travel Alert: National Interest Exception for P 10949
Trump’s 2025 Proclamation suspending visa issuance for specific countries allows for rare case‑by‑case exceptions if travel “serves a U.S. national interest,” decided by the State in coordination with DHS. Visa applicants must be eligible and explain with their DS160 how their travel advances U.S. interest. No...
18
Jun
2025
U.S. Resumes Student Visa Processing for F, M, & J Applicants
Starting 18.Jun.2025, the U.S. Department of State will resume processing student visas but now requires applicants to set their social media accounts to public for enhanced vetting. [More on Politico.]...
17
Jun
2025
Additional 36 Countries Reportedly Considered for Travel Ban
A U.S. State Department memo reportedly states that an additional 36 countries may face full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days....
13
Jun
2025
USCIS Tightens Review of Medical Disability Exceptions for Naturalization
New policy guidance enhances scrutiny of Form N-648 to prevent fraud and uphold the integrity of the naturalization process. Multiple filings & vague diagnoses may now trigger deeper review. Effective 13.Jun.2025....
05
Jun
2025
New U.S. Travel Ban Announced
President Trump has enacted a travel ban affecting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, citing national security concerns. Additional restrictions apply to seven other nations. Watch MurthyDotCom for more details....
04
Jun
2025
Immigration Authorities to Enforce Visa Overstays
The DHS has ordered CBP, ICE, and USCIS to intensify reviews of immigration records and take action on visa overstays following the recent violence in Boulder, CO....
23
May
2025
Trump Administration Says Gold Card Site Launching Soon
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that a new Trump Gold Card site – trumpcard.gov – will launch within the week and allow prospective applicants to register their interest....
22
May
2025
Harvard Can No Longer Enroll International Students
The Trump administration took the extraordinary step in preventing Harvard from enrolling new international students. Read more....