30
Sep
2025
DACA Policy Update
USCIS policy memo PM-602-0191 says that DACA can be terminated if a recipient attempts to unlawfully purchase a firearm. Read more on the USCIS Website....
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30
Sep
2025
I-864 Affidavit of Support Enforcement Reminder
Affidavit of Support under INA § 213A (Form I-864) is a legally enforceable contract. Sponsors / household members can be held accountable for supporting the immigrant until certain conditions are met. More on USCIS website....
22
Sep
2025
New Enforcement Initiative: Project Firewall
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched Project Firewall, an H1B enforcement initiative aimed at safeguarding American workers' rights, wages, and job opportunities. This initiative is said to assure employers prioritize qualified Americans when hiring and holds them accountable for any abuse of the H1B...
17
Sep
2025
USCIS to Institute New Civics Test for Naturalization
USCIS to implement new 2025 naturalization civics test. It has more potential questions & you must answer 12/20 questions correctly. Applicants who file 30+ days after the official notice publication date will take the new test....
12
Sep
2025
Annual Limits for EB3 and EW Visa Categories Reached
DOS and USCIS have issued all available immigrant visas for the EB3 and EW categories for fiscal year (FY)2025. Annual limits will reset with the start of the FY2026 01.Oct.2025....
09
Sep
2025
Annual Limit for EB1 Visa Category Reached
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....
08
Sep
2025
New U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Rule – Must Apply in Home Country
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....
05
Sep
2025
DHS Ends TPS for Venezuela (2021 Designation)
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....
05
Sep
2025
USCIS Reaffirms Public Charge Guidance
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...
04
Sep
2025
USCIS Adds Law Enforcement Personnel
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....