USCIS is extending its approval to collect information for immigrant petitions filed by EB-5 investors (both standalone and through regional centers) without making any changes to the forms or process. This is a routine administrative…
USCIS is extending its approval to collect information for immigrant petitions filed by EB-5 investors (both standalone and through regional centers) without making any changes to the forms or process. This is a routine administrative…
The State Department is updating the DS-864E form, which sponsors use to request exemptions from the affidavit of support requirement for immigrant visa applicants. The form collection is undergoing review and the public can submit…
The State Department is updating the DS-864E form, which sponsors use to request exemptions from the affidavit of support requirement for immigrant visa applicants. The form collection is undergoing review and the public can submit…
USCIS is updating the form used to remove conditions on permanent resident status (typically for those who received a conditional green card through marriage or investment). The agency is accepting public comments on the revised paperwork…
USCIS is updating the form used to remove conditions on permanent resident status (typically for those who received a conditional green card through marriage or investment). The agency is accepting public comments on the revised paperwork…
USCIS is extending the approval for forms related to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including regional center designations, investment applications, and promoter registrations. No changes are being made to these forms. The agency is…
USCIS is extending the approval for forms related to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including regional center designations, investment applications, and promoter registrations. No changes are being made to these forms. The agency is…
USCIS is extending the approved application form for adjusting status from temporary to permanent resident status without substantive changes. The agency is requesting public comments on the information collection's nature, respondent…
USCIS is extending the approved application form for adjusting status from temporary to permanent resident status without substantive changes. The agency is requesting public comments on the information collection's nature, respondent…
DHS issued a new interim final rule allowing certain children born in the U.S. to foreign government employees to register as lawful permanent residents. This applies to children of diplomats and other foreign government officials who are…
DHS issued a new interim final rule allowing certain children born in the U.S. to foreign government employees to register as lawful permanent residents. This applies to children of diplomats and other foreign government officials who are…
A federal court in California has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy (PM-602-0193) that halted processing of diversity visa green-card applications. USCIS must now resume ordinary adjudication of pending diversity visa…
A federal court in California has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy (PM-602-0193) that halted processing of diversity visa green-card applications. USCIS must now resume ordinary adjudication of pending diversity visa…
The Department of Labor has released the annual Labor Surplus Area classification list for Fiscal Year 2027. This list identifies geographic areas with high unemployment and affects labor certification requirements for employment-based…
The Department of Labor has released the annual Labor Surplus Area classification list for Fiscal Year 2027. This list identifies geographic areas with high unemployment and affects labor certification requirements for employment-based…
USCIS will release a new version of Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) on September 18, 2026. Starting that date, older editions of the form will no longer be accepted. Anyone planning to file an…
USCIS will release a new version of Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) on September 18, 2026. Starting that date, older editions of the form will no longer be accepted. Anyone planning to file an…
The Department of State is requesting public comments on the petition form and process for special immigrant status available to current and former U.S. government employees working abroad and their families. This is a routine paperwork…
The Department of State is requesting public comments on the petition form and process for special immigrant status available to current and former U.S. government employees working abroad and their families. This is a routine paperwork…
Two individuals, Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, have been sentenced for faking a marriage to fraudulently obtain lawful permanent residence. USCIS provided investigative assistance that helped lead to their convictions. This…
Two individuals, Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, have been sentenced for faking a marriage to fraudulently obtain lawful permanent residence. USCIS provided investigative assistance that helped lead to their convictions. This…
India has reached the per-country limit for EB-5 immigrant investor green cards in the unreserved category, meaning no more visas are currently available for Indian nationals in this category. This creates a significant backlog for Indian…
India has reached the per-country limit for EB-5 immigrant investor green cards in the unreserved category, meaning no more visas are currently available for Indian nationals in this category. This creates a significant backlog for Indian…
USCIS is revising its form and procedures for petitions to remove conditions on residence (Form I-751). The agency is seeking public feedback on the information collection before implementing changes. Public comments accepted until…
USCIS is revising its form and procedures for petitions to remove conditions on residence (Form I-751). The agency is seeking public feedback on the information collection before implementing changes. Public comments accepted until…
USCIS is revising the information collection procedures for the Immigrant Investor Gold Card Program (EB-5 green cards). The agency is accepting an additional 30 days of public comments on the form and data collection requirements. Public…
USCIS is revising the information collection procedures for the Immigrant Investor Gold Card Program (EB-5 green cards). The agency is accepting an additional 30 days of public comments on the form and data collection requirements. Public…
India has reached its per-country limit for EB-2 (employment-based second preference) green cards, meaning Indian nationals in this category will face significant delays in obtaining their green cards. This occurs because a large backlog…
India has reached its per-country limit for EB-2 (employment-based second preference) green cards, meaning Indian nationals in this category will face significant delays in obtaining their green cards. This occurs because a large backlog…
USCIS announced a new policy restricting adjustment of status (green card applications within the U.S.) to only extraordinary circumstances, requiring most applicants to process through consular processing abroad instead. This reverses…
USCIS announced a new policy restricting adjustment of status (green card applications within the U.S.) to only extraordinary circumstances, requiring most applicants to process through consular processing abroad instead. This reverses…
The Department of State is revising the petition form for special immigrant classification of U.S. government employees abroad and their surviving family members. The agency is seeking public input on the updated information collection…
The Department of State is revising the petition form for special immigrant classification of U.S. government employees abroad and their surviving family members. The agency is seeking public input on the updated information collection…
The Department of State is updating the Application To Determine Returning Resident Status form and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This form is used by individuals seeking to restore permanent…
The Department of State is updating the Application To Determine Returning Resident Status form and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This form is used by individuals seeking to restore permanent…
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 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 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-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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…