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The government imposed immigration and travel restrictions for multiple countries, many deemed a "high risk" to public safety and national security.

The DHS is terminating the family reunification parole program, any beneficiaries and their immediate family members should file a Form I-485 or leave the country as soon as possible.

Visa holders, especially H-1B and H-4 holders, are reporting a uptake in prudential visa rejections as part of increased government scrutiny towards the H-1B program.

U.S. consulates are cancelling and rescheduling visa appointments for prospective H-1B and H-4 petitioners, with some appointments being rescheduled as late as 2026.

The annual SEVIS verification period is currently underway, with school officials having until March 2, 2026 to fill out and submit the proper documentation.

A 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling reaffirms that green card holders can face removal from the U.S. if convicted of certain crimes within seven of their arrival.

Starting on December 15, H-1B and H-4 visa applicants must disclose their online presence and set their social media accounts to public as part of the review process.

The State Department offers emergency passport alternatives for U.S. citizens whose passports are lost or stolen abroad.

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced TPS changes for Haiti and Myanmar, removing the designations for both.

For the first time, U.S. tech companies are the top four companies to be granted new H-1B visa petitions. Indian-based companies saw a 37% drop in new H-1B petitions from FY2024.