U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on Nicaraguan Transit Operators Facilitating Irregular Migration
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Border ‘Metering’ Policy Can Return
FAA Lifts Shutdown-Era Flight Caps, Restoring Capacity at 40 U.S. Airports
Latest News
US Court Overturns 2024 EB-5 Filing-Fee Hikes, Reinstates Lower Costs for Investors
A Colorado federal judge has vacated the April 2024 EB-5 fee increases, restoring pre-2024 filing costs and opening the door to potential refunds for investors. The decision is expected to reignite interest in the immigrant-investor program and forces USCIS to revisit its broader fee-increase strategy.
Trump’s New Pro-H-1B Remarks Spark Backlash From MAGA Base
President Trump signaled support for admitting more H-1B talent, contradicting his earlier hard-line stance and triggering backlash from his MAGA base. While no rules have changed yet, employers should monitor possible carve-outs for defense and high-tech projects.
Texas Governor Abbott Hosts Border Troops for Pre-Thanksgiving Meal Amid Ongoing Deployment
Governor Abbott’s high-profile Thanksgiving visit to Eagle Pass underscores the politicization of border security and signals that enhanced state-level enforcement—and related trade slowdowns—will continue into the holiday peak.
US Embassy in India Limits Non-Immigrant Visa Rescheduling to One Free Change
Starting 1 Jan 2025, NIV applicants in India can reschedule their interview only once at no cost; further changes trigger a new MRV fee. The move is designed to cut extreme wait times and optimize interview-slot utilization.