Monthly visa bulletin analyses and immigration policy updates from USCIS and the Department of State.
Check the November 2025 Visa Bulletin to see if your priority date is current and if you can begin the green card process. This month's update to the November 2025 Visa Bulletin is relatively quiet..
Several immigration policy changes announced in September 2025 will take effect in October, directly impacting applicants in the months ahead. The first Visa Bulletin of the new fiscal year has been..
On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a presidential proclamation requiring a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas. Many experts describe this change as one of the most dramatic shifts in..
President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation launching the new ‘Gold Card’ immigration program. Under this order, foreign investors who donate $1 million will be eligible for..
The U.S. Department of State released the first Visa Bulletin of fiscal year 2026. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, for October, both family- and employment-based..
Many couples wonder: Is there common law marriage in NJ? In other words, if you live together and share your life as partners, does the law treat you as married? The answer is clear: New Jersey does..
Throughout August 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced major policy updates, fee increases, new vetting practices, and other regulatory changes. Alongside these..
Stay informed on the September 2025 updates that could impact your green card process. The U.S. Department of State has released the September 2025 Visa Bulletin. Most family-based green card..
What’s Changing Under the OBBBA? From Students to Asylum Seekers: Who’s Paying the Price Under OBBBA? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed on July 4, 2025, made several changes to the..
Birthright citizenship is a fundamental right that has been part of the U.S. Constitution for over 150 years. However, it is facing unprecedented legal challenges in 2025. President Trump's recent..
Important warning for those who entered the U.S. with parole or without a visa in 2022–2023. Recently, USCIS has closed many asylum applications without formally notifying the applicants. As a..
Visa Bulletin August 2025: EB-2 Retrogression Confirmed, EB-3 and EB-5 Stay Active Key Updates Impacting Green Card Applicants in August 2025 The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the Visa..
Hello,May was a month of major developments in immigration, especially with new policies that directly impact international students. The cancellations of SEVIS records created uncertainty and..
As of April 4, 2025, SEVIS records of hundreds of international students in the United States have been terminated without justification or prior notice. According to data tables compiled among..
On February 25, Trump announced that he would launch a new visa program for foreign investors called the “Gold Card.” This visa will offer wealthy investors permanent residency (Green Card) and..
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