Nearly 5,000 People Renounced U.S. Citizenship in 2024
In 2024, nearly 5,000 individuals officially renounced their U.S. citizenship, as reported in a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published in the Federal […]
EOIR Reinstates 30-Day Filing Deadline, Reducing Time to Submit Evidence in Immigration Court
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has officially rescinded Director’s Memorandum 22-04, a directive that had shortened the default filing deadline in non-detained immigration […]
After Ending “X” Gender Marker, the State Department Seeks Public Input on Passport Application Changes
The U.S. Department of State has announced a 30-day public comment period regarding proposed modifications to the Application for a U.S. Passport (Form DS-11). The […]
Legal Experts Advise Immigrants Not to Miss ICE Check-ins Due to Fear of Arrest
Recent changes to immigration policies in the United States have caused many immigrants to fear attending their scheduled check-ins with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
Nepal Grants Free Visa to Kids Under 10—Except U.S. Citizens. Here’s Why
The government of Nepal offers a free visa to children under the age of 10 from all countries—except the United States. Any child under 10 […]
Canada Unveils New Rules for Cancelling Temporary Visas, Including Visitor and Student Visas
In a move to enhance immigration control, Canada has introduced new regulations that allow for the cancellation of temporary resident visas, including those for visitors […]
Republican Congressman Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Green Cards Through the DV Lottery
Rep. Mike Collins, who represents Georgia’s 10th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, has confirmed the reintroduction of the Security and Fairness Enhancement (SAFE) […]
English Speaking Score Reduced to 50 for International Nurses Seeking U.S. Visa
The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) has reverted to the existing Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) standard, lowering the Pearson Test […]
Good News for Nepali Green Card Lottery Winners: DV Case Numbers Increase to 5,950
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has announced a significant increase in the Diversity Visa (DV) 2025 case number cutoff for Nepali […]
Trump Administration’s First Visa Bulletin: Relief for Exceptional Ability and Unskilled Workers, Setback for Religious Workers
The first Visa Bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs under the Trump administration has brought a slight advancement in […]