What Is a Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV)? A nonimmigrant visa (NIV) grants temporary permission to travel to the United States. Most foreign nationals must apply for and obtain a U.S. visa that fits the ...
In a significant policy change, on Friday, May 22, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memo to remind immigration officers and the public that adjustment ...
Right before Memorial Day, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy guideline regarding adjustment of status (AS)by those seeking permanent residence in the ...
As of late April 2026, USCIS has implemented enhanced security vetting and fingerprint re-submission requirements, causing widespread adjudication holds for I-485 adjustment of status, ...
As of late April 2026, USCIS has implemented enhanced security vetting and fingerprint re-submission requirements, causing widespread adjudication holds for I-485 adjustment of status, ...
Increased Vetting and Security Procedures: On March 30, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a summary outlining strengthened screening and vetting procedures that it ...
As of early 2026, couples seeking permanent residency through marriage are subject to heightened scrutiny and more rigorous adjudication processes. While there haven’t been actual written policy ...
On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation that temporarily halts decisions on new H-1B petitions and bans entry of certain H-1B workers, unless a $100,000 fee is paid. The ...
Maintaining F-1 Student Status in the United States
On February 25, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a registration and fingerprinting requirement for noncitizens present in the United States. Please note that the ...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the authority to search electronic devices—including phones, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices—of anyone entering the U.S., including U.S. ...
It has been brought to our attention that there has been a change in practice by some Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports of entry, such as airports, where individuals with pending Immigration ...