Nepal Sees Increase in Student Numbers in U.S. as India, China See Decline
While the number of students from countries such as India, China, and Nigeria declined in the U.S. in October compared to September, the number of […]
No Significant Changes in Filing and Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Green Cards
The November U.S. Visa Bulletin, issued by the Department of State, indicates a period of relative stability with no significant changes in the cut-off dates […]
“DV-2027 Registration Dates Will Be Widely Publicized in the Coming Months,” Says State Department
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has stated that dates for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 program registration period will be “widely […]
Diversity Visa Cut-Off Numbers Remain Unchanged for All Countries Except Algeria
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has provided an update on the Diversity Immigrant (DV) Visa program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, […]
November 2025 Visa Bulletin Update: Family-Based Green Card Final Action Dates Stagnate
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the Visa Bulletin for November 2025, revealing widespread stability in the Final Action Dates […]
DV 2027 Lottery Registration Delayed, State Department Silent on Reason
The registration period for the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for the DV-2027 cycle has been delayed past its expected opening date in early October, […]
Mali Imposes Visa Bond on U.S. Citizens After U.S. Requires Up to $15K Bond from Malians
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) of Mali has announced the country’s decision to implement a reciprocal visa program in response to […]
Under Deportation Push, Immigration Courts Shift: Non-Detained Cases Deemed ‘Essential’ During Shutdown
U.S. immigration courts are operating under a significantly altered policy during the current government shutdown, with hearings for immigrants not held in detention now considered […]
IRS Announces Higher Standard Deductions and New Tax Brackets to Boost Refunds and Lower Tax Bills
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, affecting more than 60 tax provisions, including tax rate schedules, standard […]
IRS Increases Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to $132,900 for 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced an increase to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) for U.S. citizens and resident aliens working abroad. For […]