May 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Romania will be removed from the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), effective June 1, 2025. As of that date, Romanian…
Recent travel advisories issued by Canada and several European countries reminding travelers of increased scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry have reignited concerns among U.S. Permanent Residents (green card holders),…
On April 17, 2025, a federal judge in Texas issued a temporary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from terminating the parole programs for nationals of Cuba,…
As we previously reported, on February 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reiterated its commitment to enforcing the longstanding alien registration requirement under Section 262 of the Immigration…
USCIS has announced that the initial selections for the FY 2026 H-1B cap have been completed, including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). Filing for H-1B cap-subject petitions may begin…
Introduction:The landscape of work authorization for certain nonimmigrant populations—especially those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or parole-based status—is changing rapidly. Recent DHS announcements have shortened or revoked automatic extensions, leaving…
On February 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reiterated its commitment to enforcing the longstanding alien registration requirement under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)…
If you’re applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa, be aware that many U.S. consulates are tightening eligibility for interview waivers, rolling back the expanded criteria that had been in place…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon ET on March 7, 2025, and close…
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