Visa Interview Waiver Update
Beginning September 2, the visa interview waiver program will no longer apply to most nonimmigrant visas. As a result, many applicants who previously qualified for a waiver will now be[…]
New Visa Bond Pilot Program: What B-1/B-2 Visitors Need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has announced a 12-month pilot program starting August 2025 that could affect travelers applying for B-1/B-2 visas (for business or tourism). Here’s what you need[…]
EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY POLICY UPDATE FOR ATHLETES
USCIS has clarified eligibility for certain visa categories: O-1A aliens of extraordinary ability, E11 aliens of extraordinary ability, E21 aliens of exceptional ability, and for national interest waivers (NIWs), with respect[…]
Policy Update for I-130 – Petition for Alien Relatives
Effective immediately: This guidance, contained in Volume 6 of the Policy Manual, is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after the publication date. Policy Highlights […]
Facing a Layoff While on a Visa? Here’s What You Need to Know
When your job ends, your visa status in the U.S. may be at risk—and the clock starts ticking fast. In a new, powerful conversation with Leo Osahor, founder of the[…]
Immigration Law Fee Changes – One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Type of fee/form Change Commencement date Visa integrity fee (applicable to non immigrant visa issuance) New fee $250. Note may be reimbursable if the individual complies with visa terms Fees take effect immediately[…]
Tahmina’s OpEd Advocating Expanding the E-2 Visa to Indian Nationals
Read Tahmina’s latest thought-leader opinion piece in Law News Day
Experts Compare Trump’s “Gold Card” Visa to Global Investor Programs
Article by: TechRound by ZEE Trump’s proposed $5 million “Gold Card” visa (also marketed as the “Trump Card”) aims to replace the EB‑5 investor visa with a straight path to U.S.[…]
A Strategic Shift in Employment-Based Immigration: What the New DOL Office of Immigration Policy Means for Employers and Visa Program
This week, it was revealed the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) quietly issued a powerful memorandum that could have far-reaching implications for employment-based immigration in the United States. The memo[…]
Possible Expansion of U.S. Travel Ban: What You Need to Know
Upcoming Expansion of U.S. Travel Ban: Act Now The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding U.S. travel restrictions to include 36 additional countries—beyond the 12 already under full ban and[…]