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Jan 2, 2026

Immigration Halt 2026: USCIS Freezes Cases for 39 Countries and Suspends the Green Card Lottery

Visa Issuance Pause, Green Card Lottery Cancellation & USCIS Case Freeze: The Ultimate Guide to New U.S. Immigration Restrictions in 2026

Infographic titled "U.S. Expands Immigration Restrictions" showing legal immigration pause for 39 high-risk countries, suspension of the Diversity Visa (green card lottery) program, USCIS case processing freeze for 20 additional nations, retroactive security re-vetting of applications since 2021, and limited exceptions for global events like the World Cup and Olympics. Includes icons of travel bans, locked immigration files, security screening, and athletes allowed entry under national interest waivers.

Dec 9, 2025

DHS has proposed new increased EB-5 program fees and codified the Integrity Rules; public comments are open until December 22, 2025.

DHS Proposes New EB-5 Fee Increases – How the Updated Rules Will Impact Legacy Investors and Strengthen Oversight

USCIS infographic outlining proposed EB-5 fee adjustments, including reduced fees for Forms I-526E and I-956, introduction of the new I-956K fee, and establishment of the EB-5 Integrity Fund. Includes percentage changes, annual regional center fees, and penalties for late payments.

Dec 4, 2025

New Barriers on the Road to a Green Card: Who Will Be Affected by the Public Charge Rule Changes

Repealing the 2022 rules will give USCIS access to a much broader review of applicants’ income, benefits, and overall financial situation.

Illustration of the tightening of the “public charge” rule: banned public benefits (SNAP, Medicaid), increased risk of green card denial, and stronger self-sufficiency review for immigrants.

Dec 3, 2025

U.S. Considers Expanding “Total Entry Ban”: Up to 30 Countries Could Face New Restrictions

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urged President Trump to block entry “from every damn country flooding our nation with killers, parasites, and freeloaders.” Millions of immigrants and green-card holders could be affected.

People with suitcases standing at the closed U.S. border under a sign that reads “Total Entry Ban — Asylum Denied,” with barbed wire and helicopters above.

Dec 1, 2025

The U.S. is cutting refugee admission limits for 2026 — quotas drop to a historic low.

The U.S. administration has announced a record reduction in refugee admission quotas for 2026.

People waiting to file Form I-589 for asylum in the United States with the Statue of Liberty and American flag in the background

Dec 1, 2025

Asylum processing is frozen! USCIS announces a pause — what should applicants do now?

USCIS has announced a temporary pause in the processing of asylum cases. Let’s break down who is affected and what applicants should do next.

Migrants at the border fence read a notice stating that USCIS has temporarily paused the processing of asylum applications in the United States.

Nov 30, 2025

U.S. to Implement Mandatory Biometric Entry and Exit Screening Starting December 26, 2025

DHS will begin collecting fingerprints and photographs from all non-U.S. citizens entering and leaving the country.

A couple reviewing USCIS immigration forms and paperwork at a table.

Oct 31, 2025

Paper checks no longer accepted after October 27, 2025

USCIS has announced a major policy change: starting October 27, 2025, the agency will no longer accept paper checks for any immigration filing fees

A USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) envelope placed on the American flag, representing immigration notices or official correspondence.

Nov 1, 2025

New $100,000 H-1B Visa Posting Fee: USCIS Issues Updated 2025 Guidance

Who must pay, who is exempt, how to file correctly, and what risks employers and foreign workers face under the new USCIS rule.

Image of a U.S. H-1B visa showing the applicant’s photo and key visa details, including issue date, validity period, and visa category.

Nov 30, 2025

U.S. Ends 540-Day Automatic EAD Extension: What DHS’s New Rule Means for Workers and Employers

Starting October 30, 2025, USCIS no longer grants the 540-day automatic extension for timely-filed EAD renewals — raising concerns amid massive processing delays.

Sample Employment Authorization Document (EAD) C09 category issued by USCIS for Adjustment of Status applicants

Nov 30, 2025

TPS Update 2025: Which Countries Lost Protection and Which Remain Eligible — DHS Update as of October 3, 2025

Full breakdown of TPS terminations, extensions, EAD validity dates, and key court decisions.

Graphic with multiple national flags — United States, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and Lebanon — with the large text “TPS,” symbolizing Temporary Protected Status

Nov 30, 2025

U.S. Department of State Prepares Updates to the DV-2027 Diversity Visa Program

The U.S. Department of State confirms upcoming updates to the DV-2027 program but has not yet revealed the details. Additional guidance is expected soon.

A group of young people checking DV-2027 lottery results on their phones, with a large screen showing a Green Card “Selected” message

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