Monthly visa bulletin analyses and immigration policy updates from USCIS and the Department of State.
Several of the changes that reached immigrants in September arrived without a press release: a letter about FBI fingerprint checks, a case status that suddenly skipped the asylum interview, a..
The U.S. Department of State has published the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, the first bulletin of fiscal year 2027, and its most significant changes are in the Employment-Based preference system. EB-2..
September 2026 brings several important immigration updates for applicants with cases pending before USCIS, adjustment of status applicants, asylum seekers, immigrant visa applicants abroad, and..
The U.S. Department of State has published the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, and its most significant changes are in the Family-Sponsored preference system. F1, F2B, and F3 Final Action Dates advance..
The Visa Bulletin can look like a wall of dates until you know which three pieces of information matter. For most family-sponsored and employment-based preference applicants, the key is to identify..
August 2026 brings several important immigration updates for asylum applicants, green card applicants, students, exchange visitors, employers, and families with pending cases in the United States...
The affirmative asylum process has historically included an interview with a USCIS asylum officer before the agency grants, denies, or refers the application. A new Department of Homeland Security..
The U.S. Department of State has released the August 2026 Visa Bulletin, and the biggest changes are concentrated in the Family-Sponsored categories. F2A Final Action Dates jumped by about 18 months..
July 2026 brings several important immigration updates for families, students, workers, visitors, and applicants with pending cases in the United States. This month’s bulletin covers the Supreme..
The U.S. Department of State has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, and this month brings a sharply split picture for immigrant visa applicants. Family-Sponsored categories continue their strong..
Many immigrants did exactly what the immigration system asked them to do: they filed the correct forms, paid the required fees, attended biometrics, responded to notices, and waited for a lawful..
June 2026 brings several important immigration updates for individuals, families, employers, and applicants with pending cases in the United States. This month’s bulletin covers USCIS’s new..
The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, bringing a mixed picture of advances and setbacks for immigrant visa applicants worldwide. This month’s update features..
The U.S. Department of State has released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, bringing significant advances for thousands of immigrant visa applicants worldwide. This month’s update is especially notable..
Following the BIA’s decision in Matter of Yajure Hurtado, the authority of immigration judges to grant bonds has come under intense scrutiny. The opportunity to secure a bond in Texas, Louisiana,..
The first month of 2026 is centered on important dates and new applications that directly impact U.S. visa and Green Card applications. Registration for the FY 2027 H-1B cap opens on March 4...
The U.S. Department of State has officially released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin. This month brings excellent news for Employment-Based applicants, particularly in the EB-3 category, alongside a..
December 2025 ended with a series of changes directly affecting immigration processes in the United States. The expansion of social media reviews for H-1B and H-4 visas, the shortening of some..
The U.S. Department of State has officially released the January 2026 Visa Bulletin. Our monthly Visa Bulletin Update provides a detailed summary of the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing for..
As of December 11, 2025, the Trump Gold Card Program is open for applications. The program's official website is live, Form I-140G is in effect at USCIS, and the application process, fees, and legal..
U.S. immigration policy enters December 2025 with major changes affecting asylum cases, refugee reviews, investor visas and filing fees. Decisions made in recent weeks by USCIS and the U.S...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an inflation adjustment for certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees, effective for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, effective January 1, 2026...
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed major changes to how immigration officers evaluate whether a green card applicant is likely to become a public charge. The Notice of Proposed..
EB-5 Visa Update: Court Restores Lower Filing Fees A federal court has delivered a major win for EB-5 investors. After a recent court order, USCIS confirmed that the EB-5 filing fees raised in 2024..
Stay informed on the December 2025 green card news that could impact your immigration process. The U.S. Department of State has released the December 2025 Visa Bulletin. As usual, this update reviews..
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..
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..
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 petitions. Many experts describe this change as one of the most dramatic shifts..
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..
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 concern for..
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..
Update - December 11, 2025: Since this article was first published, the Trump Gold Card Program has been formally launched under a $1-2 million gift structure and Form I-140G. For up-to-date details..