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Can USCIS Funding Be Halted? A Look at Its Fee-Driven Structure
USCIS is primarily funded through applicant fees, with 97% of its budget self-generated, limiting direct executive control. While the government…
President Trump’s New Orders Bring Delays, Changes to U.S. Visa Process
Recent U.S. embassy changes under President Trump's orders, including staffing cuts, enhanced screening, and operational shifts, are causing longer visa…
Trump Administration Cuts Jobs of 50 USCIS Employees
The Trump administration's workforce reduction led to over 400 job cuts at DHS, including 50 at USCIS. Agencies like FEMA…
U.S. Visa Status Update: Manila Fully Resumed, Mexico Waivers Extended
Khartoum’s embassy closure leaves Sudanese without local consular services, requiring travel abroad. Many posts reopened unevenly; Manila now denies interviews…
March 2025 Visa Bulletin Brings Key Updates for India Applicants
The March 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin highlights significant backlogs for Indian visa applicants in both family-sponsored and employment-based categories. EB-2…
Key Differences Between March 2025 vs February 2025 Visa Bulletins: Changes Explained
The Visa Bulletin is a crucial monthly update from the U.S. Department of State, dictating the availability of immigrant visa…
Understanding the march 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, has released the Visa Bulletin for March 2025. This bulletin…
FY 2026 H-1B Registration Opens in March with Steep Fee Increase
USCIS announced FY 2026 H-1B cap registration from March 7-24, 2025, introducing a significant fee hike to $215 per registration.…