USCIS has announced a new registration process for noncitizens who have not yet registered with the U.S. government. Anyone 14 years or older who hasn’t been fingerprinted or registered when applying for a visa—and who stays in the U.S. for more than 30 days—must now complete this process. Parents and guardians are also responsible for registering their children under 14.…
On February 18, 2025, the Department of State has released a 30-day notice outlining updated procedures for U.S. passport applications involving corrections, name changes, and replacements. The notice provides detailed guidance on the required documentation and revised processing timelines to help applicants avoid delays. Those planning to update their passport information are encouraged to review the full notice for complete…
The February visa bulletin introduced slight changes compared to January 2025. USCIS announced that for February 2025, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart, while those in employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart. According to the February 2025 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) category—spouses and…
On January 20, 2025, President Trump introduced a series of executive orders implementing significant changes to the U.S. immigration system. These orders rescinded Biden-era policies aimed at family reunification, refugee resettlement, and migration management, enabling stricter enforcement and expedited removal processes. Birthright citizenship was redefined to exclude children of undocumented or temporary-status parents, a move facing legal challenges due to…
On January 23, 2025, the lawsuit was officially filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, highlighting the severe constitutional conflicts posed by the order and seeking an immediate injunction to halt its enforcement. Immigrants’ rights organizations have initiated legal action against the Trump Administration in response to an executive order aimed at denying U.S.…
The H-1B cap registration period for the Fiscal Year 2026 will officially open on March 1, 2025, and will run until March 17, 2025. During this period, employers must submit electronic registrations for prospective H-1B employees through the USCIS online system. The annual quota remains 85,000 visas, including the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 advanced degree exemption (Master’s cap).…
