Countries Subject to U.S. Visa Bonds
A New Layer of Security for Certain B1/B2 Travelers In 2025, the U.S. Department of State activated a Visa Bond Pilot Program that requires some
DHS Finalizes Biometric Expansion Across Air, Sea, and Land Ports of Entry
On November 13, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register that formalizes and expands the Biometric Entry
Understanding the EB-5 Fee Rule
DHS Proposes New Fee Rule for EB-5 Program On October 23, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security
DHS/USCIS-004 SAVE Program SORN Update
DHS Announces Revision to a Key System of Records on October 31, 2025 On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published
Stricter Passport Photo Enforcement Causes Delays for Applicants
Photo Compliance Becomes a Key Cause of Application Rejections The U.S. Department of State has increased enforcement of passport and visa photo standards, leading to
The Department of Labor’s New H-1B Enforcement Strategy
A New Era of H-1B Enforcement Begins The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has launched Project Firewall, a sweeping enforcement initiative aimed at strengthening oversight
EB-4 Non-Minister Religious Worker Program Expiration
The September 30th, 2025, Sunset Ends a Key Immigration Pathway for Religious Workers The EB-4 Non-Minister Religious Worker Program officially expired on September 30, 2025, after Congress
Understanding the USCIS VIBE Program
A Quiet but Significant Tool in Employment-Based Immigration The Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises (VIBE) is one of USCIS’s lesser known tools, but its role in employment-based
DHS Streamlines the Filing Process for Certain Agricultural Workers
Faster Path for H-2A Petitions Begins October 2nd, 2025 On October 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented a final rule that
USCIS Mandates Electronic Payments for Immigration Applications
A Major Step Toward Full Digital Processing The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced in October 2025 that it will now require all immigration