New Changes to the Naturalization Civics Test: What Immigration Attorneys and Applicants Should Know
A More Rigorous Civics Test Takes Effect Beginning October 20, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will administer an updated civics portion of
New U.S. Visa Interview Location Requirements Effective November 1, 2025
Visa Interview Location Flexibility Ends for Many Applicants Starting November 1, 2025, immigrant visa applicants will generally be required to interview at a U.S. consular
Trump Administration’s “Gold Card” and “Platinum Card” Visa Programs
Wealth-Based Residency Pathways Arrive The administration of Donald Trump has introduced a new investor-immigration model: the “Gold Card” visa and a companion “Platinum Card” program.
DHS Ends TPS Designation for South Sudan and Updates Key Country-Policies
Major Shift in TPS Protection for South Sudan Nationals On November 4, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the TPS designation for
Common Reasons USCIS Issues Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and How to Resolve Them
Understanding the RFE: What It Means for Your Case A Request for Evidence (RFE) is one of the most common procedural hurdles in U.S. immigration
Photographs Required for All Non-Citizens at U.S. Entry and Exit: What Immigration Practitioners Should Know
Green-Card Holders and Visa Applicants Included in New Biometric Rule A final rule published by DHS on October 27, 2025, will require nearly all non-U.S.
Understanding the 2025 EAD Policy Changes and Their Impact on Employers and Attorneys
EAD Renewal Policy Under Review The Employment Authorization Document (EAD), commonly known as a work permit, has long provided noncitizens temporary permission to work in
Understanding the New H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Changes and How to Navigate the Program
The H-1B Program Under Review The H-1B specialty visa program, which allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, is undergoing major reform