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 […]
IRS Increases Earned Income Tax Credit Maximum Refund to $8,231 for 2026; How Much Is It for 2025?
The maximum refund available through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is increasing for tax years 2025 and 2026. For those filing their 2025 tax […]
U.S. Visa Bond Program Now Includes Seven Countries; Applicants Face Bonds Up to $15,000
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond program, adding Mali, Mauritania, Sao Tome and Principe, and Tanzania to the list, effective October […]
“No Tourists Were Harmed During Recent Unrest, Nepal is Safe to Visit,” Assures Nepal Consul General to U.S. Travelers
Nepal’s Consul General in New York, Dadhiram Bhandari, has assured U.S. travelers that the country remains a safe destination following recent civil unrest and protests. […]