U.S. Travel Ban: Kenya Exempt from 39-Country Ban, But Visa Denials Still Possible
Kenya is not included in the 39-country travel ban, but applicants can still face visa denial for fraud or security concerns. A separate 75-country...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow to Avoid Rejection When Filing the Updated Form I-539 After September 15, 2026
USCIS will reject old I-539 forms starting Sept. 15, 2026, with no grace period. New rules require fixed admission dates and complete initial evidence bundles.
Read: How to Avoid Rejection When Filing the Updated Form I-539 After September 15, 2026What steps should prospective immigrants take in response to these changes?
Prospective immigrants should align their skills with job demand, engage with supportive communities, and stay informed about policy developments.
Read: Portugal Sets Immigration Quotas for Work Visa HoldersHow can immigrants prepare for visa renewals in 2025?
Applicants should check official websites regularly for updates on forms, fees, and procedures, and prepare documents early to avoid last-minute problems, especially with new requirements like the medical exam.
Read: No Clear Impact of OBBBA on Visa Renewals or Green Card Processing YetWhat new policies were introduced by USCIS in 2025?
New policies included stricter naturalization testing and the termination of multiple humanitarian parole programs.
Read: USCIS End-of-Year Review Highlights Rigorous Immigration Enforcement ActionsWhat practical steps should visa applicants take given the current policy landscape?
Visa applicants should start early, ensure all documentation is complete, stay updated on embassy websites, and monitor priority updates from the State Department's Visa Bulletin to navigate the delays effectively.
Read: President Trump's New Orders Bring Delays, Changes to U.S. Visa Process
UK Citizenship Naturalisation Fees Five Times Home Office Cost
Adult UK citizenship applicants now pay £1,709 for naturalisation, plus £130 for the ceremony. The Home Office estimates…
Kenya Tightens Work Permit Rules for Foreigners Amid Crackdown
Kenya is cracking down on foreign nationals in informal retail, saying visa-free entry does not allow work or…
Form G-325R Required Only for Certain Noncitizens Without Qualifying Records
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New 09/18/26 Form I-485 Edition: Key Updates and Mandatory Use by 09/18/26
USCIS will switch Form I-485 to the 09/18/26 edition on September 18, 2026, and the older form will…
PM-602-0193: USCIS DV Hold Stalls Form I-485 Pending Approvals
USCIS froze final approvals for domestic Diversity Visa adjustment cases under PM-602-0193. The hold affects Form I-485 applicants…
US-Born Children of Diplomats Now Eligible for Permanent Residency via Form I-485
DHS broadened green card eligibility for some U.S.-born children of foreign government employees beginning September 4, 2026. Applicants…
USCIS Updates R-1 Religious Worker Guidance on Form I-129 Process
USCIS created a new online R-1 resource page for religious workers and employers, organizing filing and evidence guidance…
Italian Embassy Warns Pakistani Visa Applicants on Forged Study Documents
Italy’s embassy in Islamabad warned Pakistani study visa applicants about forged financial documents. Fake papers, especially proof-of-funds files,…
IRS Proposes Section 1.501(c)(3)-2 to Tighten Racial Nondiscrimination Rules for Private Schools
Treasury and the IRS proposed a rule that could strip tax-exempt status from private schools using race-based policies.…