Immigration Benefits Requests to Consider Anti-American Views

Immigration benefits applicants will have a harder time being approved due to government agencies now reviewing their history for behaviors or statements that could be deemed anti-American.

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O-1 Visa Holders Can Work for Multiple Employers

O-1 visa holders can work under multiple employers so long as they set file all the paperwork correctly beforehand so as to stay compliant.

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U.S. Citizenship to Consider Good Moral Character

U.S. citizenship reviews will consider whether an individual has a good moral character, encouraging immigration authorities to approach applications on a case-by-case basis.

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Diversity Visa Lottery to Require Passport Scan

Diversity visa applicants will now have to scan their passports to enter the lottery as part of an effort by authorities to more closely scrutinize applicants during immigration procedures.

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Weighted H-1B Lottery Selection Cleared by White House

DHS plans to replace the traditional H-1B lottery with a weighted system have cleared White House review and are expected to be implemented soon.

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September 2025 Visa Bulletin

The September 2025 visa bulletin shows no change in employment-based visa categories. Family-based visas show retrogression in the F-3 category

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Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants to Face Greater Scrutiny

Applicants for green cards through marriage will face higher levels of scrutiny as part of a government effort to increase vetting and identify fraudulent petitions.

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CSPA Age Calculation Tightened

Updates to the CSPA age calculation parameters now use Final Action Dates from the last month's visa bulletin rather than dates for filing, tightening the family-based green card application process.

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Birthright Citizenship Parameters Changed

USCIS issued a memo announcing changes to birthright citizenship parameters, children that don't have at least one permanent resident or citizen parent won't automatically be citizens.

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Visa Bond Deposits Required by Dept. of State

The DOS is requiring fifteen thousand dollar visa bond deposits from travelers seeking B-1 & B-2 visas, no other nonimmigrant visas will be affected.

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Citizenship Test Overhaul Pushed by Immigration Officials

Top USCIS officials have expressed a desire to increase the difficulty of the citizenship test to increase the vetting process and better gauge if applicants are prepared for U.S. citizenship.

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Family-Based Immigration Update

USCIS issued multiple upgrades to family-based immigration procedures, these changes will help the agency review family visa applications more in depth to better catch fraudulent applicants.

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Warrantless ICE Arrests Approved

ICE is conducting warrantless arrests of individuals at its own discretion, they do not have to ask a judge for an arrest warrant if they think getting one is impractical.

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DACA Self-Deportation Encouraged

The DHS is encouraging DACA recipients to self-deport in a departure from the way the agency historically handled recipients of the program.

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New Visa Fee Announced for Nonimmigrant Travelers

The new visa integrity fee applies to all nonimmigrant visas, save for people included in the visa waiver program.

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Alert: NTAs Issued for H-1B Holders

USCIS has started issuing Notice to Appear (NTA) documents to H-1B workers whose visa status was revoked or terminated, signaling a dramatic shift in how the agency handles job loss for H-1B visa holders.

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Alien Registration Documentation Reminder

A recent announcement by the CBP serves as alien registration reminder, individuals registered with the federal government must carry proper documentation with them at all times.

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Birthright Citizenship Enforcement Block Upheld by Circuit Court

A ninth circuit court of appeals panel upheld a judicial block on enforcing the government's executive order rolling back birthright citizenship, arguing it violates the fourteenth amendment of the U.S. constitution.

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H-1B Selection Process Change

The DHS proposed a new H-1B selection process that prioritize applicants for higher-paying positions, a change that could greatly impact U.S. employers, foreign students, and current H-1B workers.

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ICE Gains Access to Medicaid Database

ICE now has access to the medicaid database as part of their efforts to identify undocumented migrants taking advantage of U.S. government programs.

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