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

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

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

The U.S. Department of State has released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin with updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for Filing,” Diversity Visa (DV) program and 2026 lottery results, expiration of the Employment Fourth Preference Religious Workers category (SR), U.S. government employee Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), and more. For November 2025  USCIS determined that applicants in all family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories must use the Dates for Filing

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...

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

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

The USCIS is updating the Policy Manual to clarify that, for purposes of Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation, a visa is...

Trump Administration Excludes Undocumented Immigrants from Head Start and Restricts Access to Other Public Benefits. The United States...

The United States immigration system is experiencing one of the most severe crises in its history. According to data from USCIS (U.S....

Lawful permanent residents of the United States, commonly known as Green Card holders, may be subject to military service during times of...

Premium Processing is a service offered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows for expedited processing of...

The United States Supreme Court ruled on Friday (30) that the administration of President Donald Trump may revoke the temporary legal...

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

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

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new residency program for foreigners, the “Gold Card,” which will cost $5 million and offer a...

The U.S. Department of State has released the April 2025 Visa Bulletin, detailing the wait times for green card applicants. USCIS has...