On August 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of State published a Temporary Final Rule establishing a 12-month visa bond pilot program. The same day, the State Department separately announced that nationals from Malawi and Zambia...
The Department of State (DOS) announced changes restricting eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers at the U.S. consulates abroad. The changes are effective September 2, 2025. The new policy drastically narrows...
Without official notice, the Department of State (DOS) updated its visa reciprocity agreements with select countries and reduced the period of time for which a temporary visa can be issued in most categories, including: B, F,...
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Reached
Jul 18, 2025
Immigration Updates
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap has been reached. Unlike last year, no additional selections will be made from reserve registrations this year....
Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship executive order in new class action lawsuit
Jul 14, 2025
Immigration Updates
On July 10, 2025, U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in New Hampshire granted a preliminary injunction in Barbara et al. v. Trump et al. blocking the executive order by President Trump intended to end birthright citizenship...