The U.S. expands the Travel Ban and restricts entry starting January 2026
New proclamation expands the Travel Ban and fully or partially suspends entry to the U.S. of citizens from 39 countries starting in 2026. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation expanding the “Travel Ban,” which takes effect on January 1, 2026, and restricts entry into the United States of citizens from 39 countries, as well as […]
Federal judge temporarily blocks the end of the Family Reunification Program (FRP)
A federal judge suspended for 14 days the termination of the family reunification program (FRP) for several Latin American countries. A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked the government’s decision to end the humanitarian Family Reunification Parole (FRP) program for nationals of Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras. The court order, issued as […]
DHS and USCIS launch historic immigration fraud investigation in Minnesota
DHS and USCIS activated Operation PARRIS in Minnesota, a large-scale investigation focused on re-verifying refugee cases and detecting potential immigration fraud. The initiative includes new background checks, interviews, and application reviews, and initially focuses on approximately 5,600 refugees who have not yet obtained permanent residence. As part of this federal strategy for security and immigration […]
USCIS increases Premium Processing fees starting March 2026
USCIS announced increases in Premium Processing fees due to inflation. The new fees apply starting March 1, 2026. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule increasing USCIS Premium Processing service fees, with the goal of reflecting accumulated inflation between June 2023 and June 2025, pursuant to the authority granted by […]
The U.S. implements visa bonds starting in 2026 for B1/B2 applicants from certain countries
The U.S. will require visa bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 applicants from countries with high overstay rates. The United States Department of State announced the launch of a pilot “visa bonds” program that will be applied in phases in 2026, depending on the applicant’s country of nationality. This measure aims to reduce B1/B2 […]
