New 1000 Dollar Immigration Parole Fee Announced
DHS has announced a new $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee, which took effect on October 16, 2025. The fee was created under H.R. 1 "Reconciliation Bill" or "One Big Beautiful Bill," and will be adjusted..
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Monthly visa bulletin analyses and immigration policy updates from USCIS and the Department of State.
Visa Bulletin & Policy Updates
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November 2025 Immigration Bulletin
Several U.S. immigration updates from last month will take effect as November begins. Some of these changes, such as the delayed Green Card Lottery and the new rules for both family- and..
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November 2025 Visa Bulletin: F2A and F2B Advance Slightly, EB Categories Unchanged
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..
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October 2025 Immigration Bulletin: Latest Visa, Green Card, and USCIS News
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..
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A $100,000 Application Fee Introduced for H-1B Visas
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..
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Trump Gold Card: A $1 Million Donation for a Fast-Track Green Card
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..
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October 2025 Visa Bulletin: Latest Updates and What’s Current
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..
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Is Common Law Marriage in New Jersey Recognized for Immigration Purposes?
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..
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September 2025 Immigration Bulletin: Latest USCIS & Visa Updates
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..
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September 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Updates & What to Know
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..
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Immigration Fees and Border Reform in 2025
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..
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Is Birthright Citizenship in the U.S. in Jeopardy? 2025 Developments
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..
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USCIS May Have Closed Your Asylum Case Without Notice: What You Need to Know
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..
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Visa Bulletin August 2025: EB-2, EB-3, EB-5 and DV Lottery Updates
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..
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Developments in the Immigration | May 2025 Newsletter
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..
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SEVIS Termination Solutions: Restore Your Student Status Now!
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..
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A New Investor Visa in the U.S.: Can Trump’s Gold Card Plan Replace the EB-5 Program?
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..