On September 6, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) announced  updated guidance  which may serve to substantially restrict the availability of nonimmigrant visa appointments for third-country national applicants. DOS announced that effective immediately, applicants  should  schedule non-immigrant visa appointments in their country of nationality or residence, signaling a change in public messaging from the past several years. The update specifically states the following: Appl

The holiday season often brings changes to government operations, but the announcement on December 18, 2025, by President Trump to close all federal executive departments and agencies on December 24 and 26, 2025, marks a significant shift. This executive order affects how federal services will operate during this period, with potential impacts on filings, appointments, and other essential functions. Understanding these changes is crucial for individuals and businesses that re

Earlier this week, DHS published a  Federal Register  notice terminating all categorical Family Reunification Parole (“FRP”) processes for nationals of Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras and their immediate family members, with parole under these programs set to end no later than  January 14, 2026 . Individuals with a Form I‑485 postmarked or e‑filed by  December 15, 2025 , will retain parole until it expires or their adjustment application i

The May 2024 Visa Bulletin has been posted All family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart and all...

USCIS has determined that a properly completed Form I-693 signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, does not expire....

On Monday, April 1, 2024, New York City officials began handing out debit cards to migrant families to pay for food and baby supplies at...

The USCIS has announced that those applying for U.S. Naturalization using the new edition of the USCIS Form N-400 (April 1, 2024) will...

On Monday, April 1, 2024, the USCIS has announced that it has received enough electronic registrations to reach the FY 2025 H-1B cap. Cap...

This is a friendly reminder to everyone that USCIS fees will increase on Monday, April 1, 2024. Any filings postmarked on or after...