October 2025 Visa Bulletin

The October 2025 visa bulletin uses Final Action Dates for employment-based visa categories and Dates for Filing for family-based categories.


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Green Card Holders Removed for Minor Violations

Recent events highlight the importance of green card holders not having any unresolved legal issues, because having even a minor offense can trigger detainment and removal…


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Denaturalization Efforts by Government Increase

Denaturalization has taken greater priority among the DOJ's immigration enforcement efforts, with agents being given more leeway in deciding which cases to pursue.


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USCIS Payment Policy Changes

Starting October 28, 2025 USCIS will only accept payment for fees in the form of online debit or credit card payments, individuals who can't pay without physical money should file…


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Venezuela TPS Termination Blocked by Federal Judge

A federal judge blocked the DHS' efforts to terminate the the TPS designation of Venezuela, arguing the decision was made without the cross-agency review and collaboration…


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Ongoing Visa Reviews Implemented by DOS

The State Department is conducting ongoing visa reviews for the roughly 55 million visa holders in the U.S., individuals with visas should take the appropriate steps to make sure…


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Diversity Visa Processing Resumed by Court Order

A federal court has order the resumption of the processing for diversity visa lottery winners, citing the state department's use of Proclamation 10949 as reasoning to keep…


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Employment Eligibility Verification System Faces Scrutiny

The employment eligibility verification system has come under scrutiny as the ability for undocumented individuals to be labeled as verified to work has gained more publicity.


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DHS Barring Aid to Undocumented Migrant Programs

The DHS is barring funding to disaster relief organizations found giving aid to undocumented individuals as part of campaign to adopt stricter immigration enforcement measures…


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DHS Proposes Reduction of Duration of Status for Student Visas

The DHS proposed reducing the duration of status for multiple student visas, including the F, J, and I visas, to not allow recipients to remain in the U.S. after completing their…


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