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25 Sep 2025

Possible Government Shutdown as of 01.Oct.2025

Congress must pass a spending bill to extend government operations before October 1, 2025, or else a temporary shutdown of the federal government will go into effect. This would be the first shutdown since Trump was reelected. Security, CBP, and Vital Functions Continue The U.S. government never...

08:25 / Consulates / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News / Worker
18 Sep 2025

When I was living in the U.S. in H-4 status, my husband and I mistakenly believed my status was automatically extended when his H1B extension was approved. By the time I learned I was supposed to file a separate H-4 extension, I had already overstayed by more than six months. I immediately left the U.S. and now wish to apply for a waiver to the 3-year bar so I can return H-4. Is there a particular form I need to fill to file this waiver application?

Answer There is no form or specific format required for requesting 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant visa waiver. The applicant may submit an application package – usually at a consular post, in connection to applying for a nonimmigrant visa – that includes things such as a letter providing details...

08:19 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker
10 Sep 2025

I was in H-4 status and have an H-4 visa stamp in my passport. A few months ago, my husband was laid off and we both changed to B-2 status. He now has a new job, so he changed back to H1B, and I returned to H-4 status. Can I still use my existing H-4 visa stamp?

Answer Generally speaking, an H-4 visa “stamp” remains valid through the expiration date listed on the document. Changing status to B-2 typically would not prevent a person from later using the visa to request admission in H-4 status, assuming the principal spouse is in valid H1B...

07:18 / B-2 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / H-4 Dependents / H1B / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Visitor / Worker
28 Aug 2025

USCIS Updates Guidance on Discretionary Factors in Immigration Benefit Adjudications

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published policy guidance on 19.Aug.2025, updating the factors officers may consider when exercising discretion in certain immigration benefit requests. The update emphasizes negative discretionary weight for applicants with connections to “anti-American” or terrorist organizations. Understanding Discretionary Analysis Many immigration benefit...

11:44 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Medical / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker