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 […]
Secretary Rubio reaffirms that the U.S. will defend security in the hemisphere following the capture of Maduro
On January 4, 2026, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made statements highlighting the government’s commitment to preserving […]
The U.S. activates a rule linking public health risks with asylum restrictions
The United States government confirmed that, as of December 31, 2025, a rule will take effect clarifying that individuals who […]
USCIS updates immigration fees for inflation effective January 1, 2026
On December 31, 2025, USCIS published a new edition of Form G-1055 (Fee Schedule), version 01/01/26, which incorporates inflation-adjusted fees […]
USCIS strengthens controls of the VAWA program after detecting a historic increase in fraud
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to the guidance in its Policy Manual related to the self-petition […]
DHS reforms the H-1B visa selection system to prioritize higher-paid talent
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced significant changes to the H-1B work visa selection process. The new regulation eliminates […]
Annual U.S. immigration balance: security, control, and policy changes during 2025
At the close of 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presented a report of its main actions […]
United States announces new visa restrictions for national security reasons
The United States announced new restrictions on the issuance of visas for national security reasons through Presidential Proclamation 10998, which […]
The Trump administration suspends the Diversity Visa Program after the shooting at Brown University
The administration of President Donald Trump announced the temporary suspension of the Diversity Visa Program after authorities confirmed that the […]
Visa Bulletin: what changes and what permanent residency applicants need to know in 2026
The monthly update of the U.S. Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for January 2026 was recently published and is a […]
