November 5, 2026 Undocumented Immigrants Face Immediate Removal for Attempted Re-Entry
November 5, 2026 Ninth Circuit Halts Diversity Visa Lottery Reactivation
November 5, 2026 Proposed PERM Changes Clear Federal Review
November 5, 2026 CDC Imposes DRC Proof of Travel Requirement
November 4, 2026 What the 2026 Midterms Means for Immigration Policy
November 4, 2026 Long-Present, Interior Arrested Noncitizens Subject to Mandatory Detention
November 4, 2026 Traveling Abroad for the 2026 Holidays: What Foreign Nationals Should Know
December 23, 2025
H-1B Lottery Rules Changed
The Department of Labor announced the implementation of the new H-1B lottery rules that favors high paying petitioners rather than randomly granting visas to all petitioners.
December 23, 2025
Immigration Court Detainment Prompts ‘No-Shows’ to Skyrocket
Given the increase of detainment operations in immigration court, many individuals are not showing up to their hearings which leads to them being removed in absentia.
December 23, 2025
Legal Residency Pathways Decrease
Since January 2025, the number of legal residency pathways has decreased as the government increases its' oversight of the immigration vetting process.
December 23, 2025
VAWA Program Guidelines Updated
To better combat immigration fraud, USCIS made a statement clarifying the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program guidelines.
December 22, 2025
Diversity Visa Lottery Suspended
In light of recent events, the Department of Homeland Security has suspended the Diversity Visa (DV1) lottery for the purpose of review.
December 18, 2025
January 2026 Visa Bulletin
The January 2026 visa bulletin will advancement in the Dates for Filing across all employment-based categories except for the the EB-3 visa.
December 17, 2025
Nonimmigrant Visa Holders: Refrain from Traveling Abroad
Given increasingly strict and inconsistent immigration landscape, nonimmigrant visa holders should refrain from traveling abroad unless necessary.
December 17, 2025
Immigration Restrictions Expanded for Several Countries
The government imposed immigration and travel restrictions for multiple countries, many deemed a "high risk" to public safety and national security.
December 16, 2025
USCIS Photo ID Policy Updated
Applicants filing USCIS forms can't reuse the same photo as their id if it's more than three years old, replacing the five year grace period implemented during COVID.
December 16, 2025
Family Parole Program Terminated for Multiple Countries
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.
December 16, 2025
H-1B Lawsuit Filed by Multiple States
Twenty states from across the political aisle recently filed a lawsuit against the $100k H-1B visa application fee, the largest of its' kind so far.
December 12, 2025
Visa Holders Report Rise in Prudential Visa Revocation
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.
December 10, 2025
Immigrant Gold Card Available Now
The immigrant Gold Card Program is now available, it gives beneficiaries an expedited path to lawful permanent status and even naturalization.
December 10, 2025
Visa Appointments Postponed for H-1B and H-4 Petitioners
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.
December 9, 2025
Green Card Interviews Result in Detention of Noncitizen Spouses
Recently, noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens have reported being detained when attending their green card interviews.
December 9, 2025
SEVIS Verification Period Begins
The annual SEVIS verification period is currently underway, with school officials having until March 2, 2026 to fill out and submit the proper documentation.
December 5, 2025
Employment Authorization Document Validity Period Decreased
USCIS reduced the validity period of many employment authorization documents from five years to eighteen months and tightened processing procedures.
December 5, 2025
Green Card Removal Cancellation Denied by Circuit Court
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.
December 4, 2025
Government Pushes Court to Drop H-1B Fee Lawsuit
The government requested a federal court to drop the Chamber of Commerce's lawsuit against the implementation of the $100k H-1B fee.
December 4, 2025
Visa Applicants Must Disclose Online Presence to DOS
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.
