The O-1 Visa is a temporary U.S. work visa granted to individuals who possess extraordinary ability or outstanding achievements in their field of expertise, such as sciences, arts, education, business, sports, film, or television. Designed to attract top global talent, the O-1 visa is one of the main pathways for professionals who have reached the highest level of recognition in their careers. Divided into two main categories — O-1A and O-1B — the visa covers a wide range of

The P visa category is intended for internationally recognized artists, athletes, and entertainment professionals who wish to work temporarily in the United States. It is a nonimmigrant visa, but one that allows dual intent, meaning that the holder may later apply for lawful permanent residence (green card) without it being considered misrepresentation or fraud by U.S. authorities. These visas enable individuals with extraordinary abilities to participate in athletic competit

A new directive issued by the Trump administration significantly tightens the U.S. visa process by expanding health and financial criteria for foreign applicants. The guidance, sent by the State Department to embassies and consulates worldwide, instructs visa officers to evaluate applicants not only for communicable diseases, as previously required, but also for chronic medical conditions and their potential financial impact on U.S. resources. Under the new policy, applicants

The K-1 visa, also known as the Fiancé(e) Visa, is intended for foreign nationals who wish to marry a U.S. citizen in the United States and subsequently apply for a Green Card (lawful permanent residence). The K-2 visa is granted to unmarried children under the age of 21 of the K-1 visa holder, who may accompany the applicant or apply separately within one year of the K-1’s issuance. Although the K-1 is a nonimmigrant (temporary) visa, it allows the foreign fiancé(e) to enter

U.S. to Implement Mandatory Biometric Data Collection for All Foreign Nationals Starting December 2025. Beginning December 26, 2025, a new U.S. regulation will require the mandatory collection of biometric data from all foreign nationals entering or departing the country. The measure, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on October 27, 2025, will directly impact anyone planning to travel to or currently holding a

DHS Ends Automatic Extensions of Work Permits, Strengthening Screening and Security Measures. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule that discontinues the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for noncitizens who submit renewal applications in specific employment authorization categories. This change underscores DHS’s commitment to conducting thorough screening and vetting before granting extensions of work author

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

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...

When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: October 2025. If you wish...

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

The E-2 Visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa designed for investors from countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the...

Effective September 2, 2025, the Department of State will update the categories of applicants that may be eligible for a waiver of the...

U.S. Approves New $250 Fee for Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance. The United States government has approved a new mandatory fee of $250 for...