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USCIS Ends 540-Day Automatic EAD Extension
USCIS Ends 540-Day Automatic EAD Extension

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it will publish an interim final rule, effective October 30, 2025

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Nadia YakoobOctober 30, 2025
November 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
November 2025 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State (DOS) has published its November 2025 Visa Bulletin

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Nadia YakoobOctober 22, 2025
USCIS narrows scope of President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee
USCIS narrows scope of President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee

USCIS posted additional guidance on its website yesterday, October 20, clarifying who must pay the $100,000 fee, when the fee must be paid, and how under the Sept. 19 Presidential Proclamation.

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Nadia YakoobOctober 21, 2025
A Five-Year Review of the Immigrant Visa Bulletin
A Five-Year Review of the Immigrant Visa Bulletin

Under U.S. immigration law, only a certain number of green cards can be given each year for family members and employment.

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Nadia YakoobOctober 1, 2025
Federal Government Shutdown's Impact on US Immigration System
Federal Government Shutdown's Impact on US Immigration System

This morning, the U.S. government began shutting down for the first time in seven years after Congress failed to pass a funding bill.

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Nadia YakoobOctober 1, 2025
DHS Issues Guidance Following Presidential Proclamation Restricting H-1B Entries
DHS Issues Guidance Following Presidential Proclamation Restricting H-1B Entries

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation significantly restricting the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers.

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Nadia YakoobSeptember 23, 2025
October 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
October 2025 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State has issued its October 2025 Visa Bulletin.

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Nadia YakoobSeptember 18, 2025
Visa Appointments Must Be Scheduled in Home Country
Visa Appointments Must Be Scheduled in Home Country

The Department of State now requires all nonimmigrant visa applicants to schedule their visa appointments in either their country of citizenship or their country of residence.

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Nadia YakoobSeptember 16, 2025
September 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
September 2025 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State has issued its September 2025 Visa Bulletin.

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Nadia YakoobAugust 21, 2025
Criteria for Visa Interview Waivers Narrowed
Criteria for Visa Interview Waivers Narrowed

Effective September 2, 2025, the Department of State will further restrict the categories of visa applicants who may qualify for an interview waiver.

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Nadia YakoobAugust 20, 2025
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