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DHS Travel Ban Expansion Under Consideration: Dec 2025 Policy Update
Following a violent attack, DHS recommended widening Proclamation 10949 from 19 to possibly 30–32 countries. USCIS paused adjudications for the…
H-1B 2025 Preparation for Employers: Start in December
Prepare now for H-1B Registration 2025: registrations run March 7–24, 2025, costing US$215 each. Because selection uses a beneficiary-centric lottery,…
Spring 2025 Travel Checklist for International Students to the U.S.
Prepare for Spring 2025 by securing valid passport, visa, signed I‑20/DS‑2019, and SEVIS receipt. Book flights 6–8 weeks early, pack…
Immigration Judges Can Grant Asylum Even If USCIS Pauses Decisions
USCIS paused affirmative asylum decisions in November 2025, creating delays for direct applicants. Immigration Judges at EOIR still hear defensive…
What to Do If Your Work Permit Expires During the USCIS Pause
An indefinite USCIS pause on asylum decisions does not invalidate current work permits. Renewals filed before Oct. 30, 2025 get…
Is My EAD Valid With Pending Asylum? Five-Year Validity & Renewals
EADs tied to pending asylum cases issued on/after Sept. 27, 2023 are valid five years. Renew within 120–90 days before…
Impact of the Asylum Processing Halt on Afghan Nationals’ Work Authorization
Asylum processing limits have disrupted Afghan nationals’ access to work permits. Widespread delays and the end of the 540-day renewal…
Will Credible Fear Passers Get Final USCIS Decisions During the Pause?
In late November 2025, USCIS halted all final asylum decisions nationwide, including cases in the Asylum Merits Interview track. Interviews…