On August 3, 2020 USCIS published a final rule “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements”

WASHINGTON D.C. –– Today, the U.S. District Court for the District Columbia issued a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump administration from denying immigrant visas to 2020 diversity visa winners.

Few days ago Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak extended the previous Proclamation

On Sunday, June 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of State posted the results of the Diversity Visa Lottery (DV Lottery), known as the Green Card lottery, one of the most popular visa programs.

Last week USCIS announced plans to reopen services and offices on June 1, 2020.

EB-1C & the Pandemic: Is It Still A Great Option for Foreign Managers and Executives to Obtain U.S. Green Cards?

Around the globe people have been able to travel using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) often referred to as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).

The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered an array of unpredictable consequences especially for travelers who must worry about maintaining a legal status.

USCIS has announced it will be adopting “Flexibility” measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Real Purpose & Effect of the Latest Travel Ban Issued in April, 2020 At 11:59 pm, eastern daylight time on April 23, 2020, President Trump’s latest Travel Ban went into effect

On February 21st, 2020, the U.S Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration’s public charge regulation to take effect in all 50 states.

On 1/29/2020 USCIS announced changing its processing protocol for EB-5 processing which translates to good news for some countries such as Pakistan, Ethiopia and Egypt.

Iranian Sanctions: Trends in Compliance and Enforcement
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | 6:30 pm – 8:10 pm

Department of State continues to tighten regulations with respect to Iran, further hindering issuance of visas to Iranian nationals: E-1 / E-2 Visas affected

Department of State continues to tighten regulations with respect to Iran, further hindering issuance of visas to Iranian nationals: E-1 / E-2 Visas affected .

EB-5 Changes Are Here: Final Rule Published on July 24, 2019

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Under the Trump administration, entry into United States has been severely restricted for nationals of certain countries.

Iranian nationals, along with nationals from 7 other countries are subject to the Presidential Proclamation 9645, dated 9/24/17 with an applicable implementation date of 12/18/17.