March 2026 Visa Bulletin Reflects Movement in Employment Categories and Limited Advances in Family Petitions
The U.S. Department of State released the Visa Bulletin for March 2026, a key monthly publication for those awaiting permanent […]
USCIS collaborates in federal case involving fraudulent marriages and alleged bribery of a public official
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) collaborated in a federal investigation that resulted in the formal indictment of 11 individuals […]
U.S. strengthens public charge evaluation for visa applicants under the Immigration Act
The U.S. Department of State reiterated and strengthened its evaluation criteria related to the concept of “public charge,” emphasizing that […]
U.S. pauses issuance of immigrant visas for more than 70 nationalities under public charge review
The U.S. Department of State announced a temporary suspension in the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of more than […]
Department of Homeland Security proposes changes that would limit employment authorization for asylum applicants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a regulatory proposal aimed at modifying the eligibility criteria for employment authorization in […]
The 75-country policy
The 75-country policy is an indefinite pause on issuing immigrant visas at consulates abroad to nationals of those countries; it […]
Department of State pauses immigrant visas for nationalities with high public charge risk
The Department of State announced a pause in the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of countries considered at high […]
White House issues executive order to strengthen border control and immigration policy
The White House issued the executive order Securing Our Borders, which strengthens border control, eliminates practices such as “catch and […]
DHS and DOJ announce rule limiting asylum based on security threats and public health risks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule that allows asylum to […]
Federal court reviews ICE deployment in Minnesota for possible constitutional limits
A federal court in Minnesota is evaluating whether the intensive deployment of ICE agents and other federal forces for immigration […]
