The Supreme Court addressed a challenge to an executive order seeking to narrow birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
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Congress Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Law
The legislation provides multi-year funding for federal immigration enforcement agencies and related operations.
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U.S. Consular Operations in Israel Resume
U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after the prior closure of the U.S. Branch Office in Tel Aviv and the pause in consular processing.
Changes to Premium Processing: What Petitioners, Applicants Should Know
Premium processing is now available for some student applications, and different fees and timeframes apply to different petition and application types.
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How the Expansion of the B Visa Bond Pilot Program May Impact Some Foreign Nationals
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond pilot program for B1/B2 visitor visas, affecting nationals from dozens of countries around the world.
US Consulates in India Conduct Mass Rescheduling of Visa Appointments as New Screening Rules Launch
U.S. consulates across India have begun cancelling and automatically rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments (often 90 to 120 days later) due to the new online presence and social media vetting rules taking effect Dec. 15, 2025. Although the Department of State (DOS) has not issued a formal announcement, all major posts, including Chennai, Hyderabad
US Expands Visa Bond Pilot Program to Include the Gambia
The Department of State (DOS) has expanded the visa bond pilot program under Section 221(g)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to include The Gambia, effective Oct. 11, 2025. This follows the recent designation of Zambia and Malawi on Aug. 20, 2025. Nationals of these three countries who are otherwise eligible for a B-1/B-2
Business Visitors, Training Visas, and Compliance Risks: What Employers Need to Know
The line between permissible business visitor activities and unauthorized employment has come under heightened scrutiny. A recent large-scale raid – where foreign nationals were found working on B-1/ESTA entries – demonstrates how costly missteps can be.
DOS to Require In-Person Consular Interviews for Most Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced July 25, 2025, a significant change to its interview waiver policy effective Sept. 2, 2025. This policy revision will require most nonimmigrant visa applicants to attend in-person consular interviews, altering the visa processing landscape for HR departments and legal teams. This change arrives following a rollback that began
Trump Gold Card – Considerations for US Businesses and Foreign Investors
In recent days, interest has increased around a proposed new immigration initiative known as the “Trump Gold Card” or “Trump Card Visa,” announced by President Donald Trump and promoted via his campaign platforms and a newly launched website. However, although there is a website, there has been no official legal action taken, either administratively or legislatively