Google Layoffs Put O-1 Visa Holder at Risk—60 Days Left
A Google Cloud O-1 researcher impacted by layoffs has 60 days to find a new sponsor or leave.…
Taiwan TWAC: Digital Arrival Card Required Three Days Before Travel
From October 1, 2025, most travelers to Taiwan must complete the free TWAC online within three days before…
U.S. 2025 Travel Restrictions: Full, Partial Bans, and Key Exemptions
A June 2025 212(f) proclamation suspended visas and entry for 12 countries and partially restricted seven more. New…
USCIS Highlights Twin Shield Surge in Minneapolis Fraud Cases
Operation Twin Shield (Sept. 19–28, 2025) saw USCIS, FBI, and ICE review 1,000+ cases in Minneapolis–St. Paul, flagging…
Can I File I-140 and I-485 Simultaneously During a Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, it continues to accept concurrent I-140 and I-485 filings during shutdowns. Eligible U.S.-based applicants…
EAD Expiring During a Shutdown: Renewal Pending, What Then?
A 2024 USCIS rule allows up to a 540-day automatic extension of work authorization for timely-filed EAD renewals…
Can B-1/B-2 Visas Be Used by Foreign Nationals During a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa processing largely continues during the October 2025 shutdown because consular work is fee-funded. Applicants should complete…
Is Your I-539 for B-2 Pending During a Shutdown Keeping Status?
If you filed I-539 before your I-94 expired, you generally remain in lawful B-2 status while USCIS processes…
Can K-2 Children Attend Visa Interviews During a Government Shutdown?
K-2 visa interviews usually proceed during government shutdowns because consular services are fee-funded. Each child needs a DS-160…
J-1 Waivers During a Government Shutdown: IGA, Hardship, No Objection
USCIS will keep processing fee-funded I-612 J-1 waiver applications during a funding lapse, but delays may occur when…
Can Family-Based Green Card Interviews Occur During a Shutdown?
A shutdown on October 1, 2025 could delay or cancel family-based green card consular interviews. More applicants need…
Can You Start an H-1B Transfer After Termination? 60-Day Grace Rules
H-1B workers in 2026 must navigate a 60-day grace period amid new 'Hold and Review' delays and increased…
Are U Visa EADs Processed and Issued During Government Shutdowns?
USCIS continues processing U Visa EADs during shutdowns because it’s fee-funded, though prolonged closures may slow timelines. E-Verify…
Can L-2 Dependents File for EAD During a Government Shutdown?
Because USCIS is largely fee-funded, L-2 dependents can file Form I-765 for EADs during a government shutdown. USCIS…