USCIS is seeking public comments on an extension of its information collection procedures for civil surgeon designations. Civil surgeons are medical professionals who conduct required medical examinations for immigration applicants. The…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is requesting public comments on an extension of an existing information collection related to Certificates of Non-Existence. This is a procedural paperwork renewal under the Paperwork Reduction…
The U.S. Department of State will consolidate passport book sizes into a single 38-page design when the next passport redesign is released, replacing the current two-size system (26-page and 50-page books). This change streamlines…
The State Department has redesigned the international travel section of its travel.state.gov website. The update improves how travelers can access travel advisories and country-specific information. No operational changes to visa or entry…
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The Department of State is updating information on the Diversity Visa (DV) program for 2025. The DV lottery provides green cards to randomly selected applicants from countries with low immigration to the United States. This program offers…
The Diversity Visa (DV) program for 2025 is approaching its 7 percent administrative cap for applicants from Egypt. This means visa availability for Egyptian nationals under the DV lottery may soon be exhausted for the current fiscal year.
The annual visa cap for the EB-1 category (employment-based first preference, covering individuals with extraordinary ability and certain researchers) has been reached for the current fiscal year. No further EB-1 petitions can be approved…
The annual visa cap for the EB-2 category (employment-based second preference, covering professionals with advanced degrees and skilled workers) has been exhausted for the current fiscal year. No further EB-2 petitions can be approved…
The Diversity Visa (DV) Program for 2025 has reached its annual limit for applicants from Egypt, meaning no more Egyptian nationals can be selected in this year's lottery round. This typically occurs when demand from a single country…
The EB-3 and EW (Employment-Based Third Preference and Exceptional Worker) green card categories have reached their annual numerical limits for the current fiscal year. This means no additional applicants can be approved under these…
The annual visa cap for the EB-5 immigrant investor green card category has been reached, meaning no additional EB-5 petitions can be approved under the unreserved visa allotment for the current fiscal year. Applicants who have not yet…
USCIS announced an update to interview waiver policies effective July 25, 2025. The specific details of which visa or immigration categories are affected are not provided in this notice. Check USCIS.gov or contact your immigration attorney…
USCIS announced an update to interview waiver policies effective September 18, 2025. The specific visa categories and immigration programs affected by this change are not detailed in this notice. Review official USCIS guidance or consult…
The Diversity Visa Program (DV) for 2025 is now operational. This annual lottery program offers up to 55,000 immigrant visas to nationals of countries with low immigration rates to the U.S. over the past five years. Winners receive the…
A new restriction on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers has been announced, though specific details are not provided in this notice. This policy may affect work visa holders and employers seeking to bring foreign workers to the United…
USCIS has released an update on the Diversity Visa (DV) Program for 2026, though specific details are not provided in this notice. This typically includes information about application deadlines, selection procedures, or visa availability…
The U.S. embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe has paused routine visa operations. No further details were provided in this notice. Check the embassy website or contact them directly for updates on when normal visa services will resume.
The Department of State has updated the entry period for applicants selected in the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) program lottery. Selectees must enter the United States within a specified timeframe or forfeit their visa. Check the official DV…
Routine visa operations at the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso have been paused. Applicants with pending visa cases should contact the embassy for updates on when services will resume. This may affect tourists, workers, students,…
The U.S. State Department has announced expanded security screening and vetting procedures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependent family members. The enhanced measures are intended to strengthen the review process for these work…
USCIS is updating procedures to allow consular officers to adjudicate nonimmigrant visa applications in applicants' countries of residence rather than requiring attendance at a specific consular post. This change reduces travel…
USCIS is updating procedures to allow consular officers to adjudicate immigrant visa applications in applicants' countries of residence rather than requiring travel to a specific post. This change streamlines the visa process and reduces…
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The U.S. Department of State has issued updated guidance on Diversity Visa issuance procedures. This guidance may affect DV lottery winners and their processing timelines. Details on specific changes are not provided in the available…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced multiple arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes including child exploitation, kidnapping, and violent offenses. These enforcement actions target criminal aliens with severe…
ICE has requested that Virginia state and local officials in Arlington County not release an individual accused of attempted rape who is in the country illegally. The case highlights tensions between federal immigration enforcement and…
The White House has announced a suspension of visa issuance to foreign nationals to protect U.S. security. This is a broad action affecting multiple visa categories and classes of admission. Details on scope, duration, and specific visa…
ICE coordinated with North Dakota law enforcement to locate and manage an individual wanted for murder in North Carolina who was in the country illegally. The case demonstrates ICE's enforcement efforts targeting individuals with serious…
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon is operating with limited services due to current conditions in the country. Persons seeking visa services or other embassy assistance should expect reduced availability and may experience delays or be directed…