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Understanding the New $1,000 Immigration Parole Entry Fee

On October 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice to announce a new parole…

3 months ago

Big Immigration Shift: DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F, J, and I Visa Holders

On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a major proposed rule that would fundamentally change how…

5 months ago

Important Update: U.S. Visa Validity and Entry Limits Have Changed

The U.S. Department of State has made changes to the Visa Reciprocity Schedule, which determines how long a visa stamp…

6 months ago

Understanding the Latest Travel Bans

On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation titled "Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United…

8 months ago

Department of State Pauses Scheduling of all F, M, & J Student & Exchange Visitor Visa Interviews

The U.S. Department of State has paused the scheduling of all F, M, & J Student & Exchange Visitor visa…

8 months ago

New Health Insurance Requirement for Immigrant Visa Applicants Temporarily Halted by Court

On Saturday, November 2, 2019, a judge in the U.S. District Court in the District of Oregon issued a temporary…

6 years ago

New Health Insurance Requirements for Immigrant Visa Applicants

On October 4, 2019, President Trump issued a “Presidential Proclamation on Health Care,” declaring that all people applying for immigrant…

6 years ago