Gold Card: USCIS drafts Form I-140G as launch nears in 2025
A draft Form I-140G reached OMB on Nov. 19, 2025, starting clearance for the Gold Card. The program…
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TPS End for Haitians in Springfield Could Spur Aggressive Action
TPS for Haitians is slated to end February 2026, prompting fears of deportations among about 15,000 Springfield residents.…
Bermuda Tightens Immigration Penalties as Enforcement Grows Tougher
Bermuda will tighten enforcement against unauthorized work and overstays. Penalties include civil fines, deportation, Stop List placement, and…
EB-1 India Final Action Date Advances One Month in 2025 Bulletin
In December 2025 the EB-1 India Final Action Date moved one month to 15MAR2022, making priority dates 16FEB2022–14MAR2022…
Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting
Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration…
Noem: US Tightens Visa Oversight to Admit Only Right Applicants
Kristi Noem announced Nov 12, 2025 that U.S. visa programs remain active but will face stricter vetting. The…
What Employers Should Do About I-9/E-Verify Delays During Shutdown
E‑Verify was offline during the October 2025 shutdown but I‑9 rules still applied. Employers must submit delayed E‑Verify…
Should I Reschedule My Visa Interview During the Shutdown?
Embassies say confirmed visa interviews before or during a shutdown remain valid unless officially canceled. Avoid rescheduling based…
Administrative Processing Delays During a Government Shutdown: What to Expect
The October 1, 2025 shutdown curtailed interagency systems and staff, lengthening administrative processing for consular visas. With 3.4…