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The Board of Immigration Appeals limited the capacity of immigration judges in issuing bonds to undocumented individuals, even if they've resided in the U.S. for multiple years.

The DHS announced a change to the H-1B lottery letting companies submit multiple visas depending on the category, with higher-paying categories getting more slots than lower-paying ones.

The Gold Card visa is available for a fee of $1,000,000, replacing the EB-5 investors visa and giving high-net-worth individuals a streamlined path to lawful permanent residency and citizenship.

In light of impending wage increases and scrutiny towards applications, H-1B petitions for amendments, transfers, and changes should be filed as soon as possible to avoid trouble surrounding the new fees.

The government has enacted a new H-1B visa application fee of $100,000 for every new applicant, part of an effort to get U.S. industries to rely on foreign workers less.

Immigration enforcement is increasing the number of family separations as more individuals are being stopped and choosing to legally challenge their removal rather than leave the U.S. with their children.

The government announced that visa holders that make posts celebrating the death of a prominent right-wing activist will be subject to legal status removal.

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 procedures.

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 a Form G-1651 to get an exemption.

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 their status complies with up-to-date immigration laws and parameters.