The U.S. government has announced new measures impacting the H-1B visa program. On September 19, 2025, the President signed a Proclamation on the Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers , representing an initial step toward reforming the H-1B program. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on September 21, 2025, all new H-1B petitions must include an additional payment of $100,000 as a condition of eligibility. At the same time, USCIS confirmed that it w

Trump Administration Announces Changes to U.S. Citizenship Test. The Trump administration has announced changes to the U.S. citizenship test, reinstating the revised 2020 version that had been replaced by the Biden administration in 2021. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the goal is to “better assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government.” The new 2025 exam will restore the 2020 format, increasing the number of possible questi

DHS Streamlines the H-2A Filing Process for Agricultural Employers. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reaffirms that the evaluation of Good Moral Character (GMC) is an essential element...

USCIS launches new option for secure fee payments via bank account debit. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has...

The E-2 Investor Visa is available only to citizens of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United...

The U.S. Department of State has released the September 2025 Visa Bulletin, providing updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for...

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), a comprehensive piece of legislation proposed by...

The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, with updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for Filing,” the...

As of May 7, 2025, the U.S. federal government has fully implemented the REAL ID Act, requiring all travelers aged 18 and older to...

Obtaining a visa or lawful permanent residency (green card) in the United States is, from both a legal and diplomatic standpoint, a...