Federal Judge Vacates Policy Suspending Immigrant Visas for Nationals of 75 Countries
On August 21, 2026, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York issued a significant ruling affecting immigrant visa processin...
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Department of State Launches Paid Expedited Visa Interview Pilot Program
The Department of State has announced a pilot program allowing certain applicants for B visitor visas to pay an additional fee for an e...
Department of State Updates Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Location Policy
The U.S. Department of State has updated its guidance regarding where individuals should schedule interviews for nonimmigrant visas, in...
DHS Announces Major Changes to F-1, J-1, and I Visa Admission Rules
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule that changes how individuals in F (academic students), J (exchange...
USCIS May Refer Certain Affirmative Asylum Cases to Immigration Court Without an Interview
Effective July 28, 2026, DHS implemented an interim final rule allowing USCIS to refer certain affirmative asylum applications to the E...
Federal Court Temporarily Pauses Certain USCIS Policies Affecting Work Permits
On July 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking portions...
New Public Charge Rule: What Changes Beginning September 18, 2026
A new public charge rule takes effect on September 18, 2026. Learn what is changing, who may be affected, and how USCIS may consider pu...