Federal court blocks termination of the Family Reunification Parole (FRP)
Current state of the law (January 2026) The Family Reunification Humanitarian Parole Program (FRP) is currently subject to federal litigation. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
