What’s Delaying the 2027 DV Lottery? Here’s the State Department’s Response
The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, which typically opens for registration in the first week of October, has been delayed for the 2027 program. The […]
New EU Border System Starts October 12: What U.S. Travelers Need to Know
U.S. citizens planning a trip to much of Europe will encounter a significant change in border crossing procedures starting October 12, 2025. On this date, […]
USCIS Launches System for Annual Asylum Fee Payment, But Advises Applicants to Wait for Notice
The USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) has launched a system on its website allowing individuals whose asylum applications have been pending for more than […]
U.S. State Department Corrects 2026 Green Card Lottery Results, Declares Cuban Natives Ineligible
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced corrections to the Diversity Visa (DV) Program 2026 “Green Card Lottery” selection results, impacting entrants from both […]
USCIS Begins Annual $100 Fee for Pending Asylum Cases; Individual Payment Notices to Be Issued
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially implemented a new rule requiring an annual $100 fee for asylum applications that have been pending for […]
DHS Speeds Up Visa Process for Temporary Agricultural Workers, Allows Employers to File Petitions Without Waiting for Labor Certification Approval
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is streamlining the process for agricultural employers to hire temporary foreign workers. A new final rule, “Facilitating Earlier Filing […]
Attorney Highlights Razor-Thin Window for TPS Holders’ Adjustment of Status
Following the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, a crucial window for a pathway to permanent residency is still open—but only for a […]
DHS Reports Approximately 500,000 Nonimmigrants Overstayed Visas in 2024
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Entry/Exit Overstay Report discloses that the U.S. total nonimmigrant overstay population was around half a […]
U.S. Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Nepal Due to Recent Violence, Urges Citizens to Reconsider Travel
Following recent protests and violence in Nepal, the U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory, urging U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Nepal. […]
U.S. Expands $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement to Additional Countries
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond program, adding The Gambia, effective October 11, 2025, to the list of countries whose citizens […]