IMMIGRATION NEWS
Immigration News
What Happens After Your I-140 Petition Is Approved
Approval of your I-140 petition is a major milestone, but it does not mean your green card will be issued right away. Depending on your country of birth and immigrant visa category, you may have a significant wait ahead of you before you can move to the final stage...
USCIS Sends Notices on FBI Continuous Vetting of Fingerprints
Beginning in September 2026, USCIS has been mailing a notice titled “FBI Privacy Requirements for Biometrics Collection by USCIS” to many applicants with pending cases, particularly naturalization (Form N-400) and green card (Form I-485) applicants. The notice...
FAQ: H-1B Proclamation September 2025
On September 19, 2025, a Presidential Proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers was signed, implementing an additional fee and restrictions on certain H-1B visa petitions and entries. We have compiled a list of FAQs in hopes of...
Update for F, M, and J Visa Applicants
The U.S. government has announced that student and exchange visa applicants (F, M, and J) will now face expanded screening, including a review of social media and other online activity. Enhanced review protocols are in place to identify student and exchange visa...
DHS Enforcing Alien Registration Requirement
Canadians, take note! This U.S. border policy may affect your upcoming travel plans: uscis.gov/alienregistration As of April 11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now enforcing entry requirements for Canadians that were previously overlooked. Professionals...
Electronic Device Searches: What Travelers Should Know Before Entering the U.S.
Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens should be aware of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s authority to search their electronic devices when entering the country. No warrant or suspicion is required for CBP to search the phones, laptops, tablets, and any other...
Upcoming Travel Restrictions: What Visa and Green Card Holders Need to Know
With new travel restrictions expected soon, we advise nonimmigrant visa holders and green card holders to be cautious in undertaking international travel. Unfortunately, while there has never been entirely risk-free travel for noncitizens, travel risks are now...
USCIS Announces Final Rule on Filing Fee Increases
USCIS has announced the final rule on filing fee increases, set to take effect on April 1, 2024. For companies with over 25 employees, the H-1B filing fee will increase to $780 from $460 and the L-1 fee will increase to $1,385 from $460. The registration fee for this...
USCIS Announces Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees
Starting February 26, 2024, the fees for USCIS Premium Processing service will rise to $2,805 (from $2,500) for many categories. This optional service offers a 15-day response time for several petition types. Any Premium Processing request postmarked on or after the...
Visits from the Office of Fraud Detection and National Security
Is your business ready for an FDNS site visit? The Office of Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) is an arm of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As part of its directive, FDNS officers investigate petitioners who have filed L-1 and...
