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Japan to Open New Visa Center in the Philippines by April 2025

Japan will open new visa processing centers in the Philippines on April 7, 2025, to enhance and expedite visa services…

H-1B Visa Rules May Make Hiring Skilled Foreign Workers Tougher

Hiring highly qualified foreign workers, a key driver of U.S. innovation and economic growth, faces increasing challenges. Stricter immigration policies…

USCIS Reminds Immigrants to Update Address or Risk Deportation

USCIS reminded non-citizens on February 28, 2025, of the legal requirement to report address changes within 10 days of moving.…

Robert Law Brings Tough Stance on Immigration to USCIS Role

President Trump nominated Robert Law as USCIS Director on March 1, 2025. Law, known for strict immigration policies, previously served…

USCIS Shares Final Rules on Who Must File Alien Registration

On March 12, 2025, DHS finalized "Alien Registration" guidelines, outlining who must register and exceptions. Certain noncitizens, such as temporary…

USCIS Now Requires Form I-693 to Be Submitted with Form I-485

USCIS now mandates applicants filing Form I-485 (Application for Permanent Residence/Status Adjustment) to include Form I-693 (Immigration Medical Examination and…

Understanding the April 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies

The United States Department of State has released the April 2025 Visa Bulletin, which outlines the availability of immigrant visas…

USCIS Updated Forms: New Editions and Deadlines to Take Note

Recent form updates include new editions for multiple applications, such as Form I-485, I-914, N-400, and others, effective March 8,…