F2B Visa Bulletin Dec 2025: Mexico, Philippines Action Dates Rise
December 2025 advanced F2B Final Action Dates—Mexico to 15MAY08 and Philippines to 08OCT12—while Filing Dates remained at Mexico…
F4 India: No Movement in Final Action or Filing Dates (Nov–Dec 2025)
In late 2025 the F4 India category did not advance: Final Action Date stayed 01NOV06 and Date for…
December 2025 Visa Bulletin: EB Chooses Up, Family Faces Delays
December’s bulletin favors employment categories with forward movement in Final Action Dates, notably for China and India, while…
Key Differences: December 2025 Visa Bulletin vs November 2025
This article provides a structured, data-driven comparison of the December 2025 Visa Bulletin (Number 9, Volume XI) and…
December 2025 Visa Bulletin Analysis: Everything You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has released the December 2025 Visa Bulletin (Number 9, Volume XI), setting out…
Trump Admin Conducts 10,067 Immigration Flights in Less Than 10 Months
In under ten months in 2025, 10,357 enforcement flights marked a 79% increase from 2024, peaking in September…
Trump Admin Adds 50,000 Federal Workers, Security and Immigration
Since January 2025 the administration hired 50,000 workers for security and immigration amid a broader hiring freeze; overall…
DHS Streamlines H-2A Filings for Agricultural Employers Under New Rule
Effective October 2, 2025, DHS allows USCIS to start reviewing certain H-2A petitions after DOL issues an acceptance…
Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting
Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration…
Cap-Exempt H-1Bs in 2025: Compliance and STEM Policy Shifts
Effective January 17, 2025, USCIS expanded cap-exempt H-1B eligibility to research-centered and project-based roles meeting a 50% time…
ICE Discloses 230+ Undocumented Immigrants Removed Over 10 Days in Florida
In a 10-day operation in November 2025, ICE removed over 230 undocumented immigrants in Florida, including 150+ arrested…
What Employers Should Do About I-9/E-Verify Delays During Shutdown
E‑Verify was offline during the October 2025 shutdown but I‑9 rules still applied. Employers must submit delayed E‑Verify…
When Will E-Verify Be Fully Restored After November 12, 2025 Shutdown?
E-Verify stayed offline after the November 12, 2025 government reopening with no confirmed restart date. Employers should retain…
Are There Penalties for Missed E-Verify Deadlines During the Shutdown?
During the October 1–7, 2025 outage, DHS suspended the three-business-day E-Verify rule and allowed catch-up until October 14,…