State Department Shifts All Immigrant Visa Interviews to Applicant’s Country of Residence
Government Shutdown Halts E-Verify and Slows Visa Processing as New Fiscal Year Begins
DHS Cancels Automatic 540-Day Work-Permit Extensions After Security Incident
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USCIS Begins Issuing $1,000 Advance-Parole Fee Notices to Adjustment Applicants
On 1 Nov 2025 USCIS rolled out a $1,000 per-issuance parole fee, sending payment notices to thousands of adjustment-of-status applicants who rely on advance parole for international travel. The unexpected charge increases relocation budgets and may delay outbound trips until payments clear.
$100,000 H-1B Filing Fee Faces Immediate Legal Challenge as Rule Takes Hold
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued DHS on 1 Nov 2025 to overturn the new $100,000 H-1B filing fee, calling it unlawful and economically damaging. Until courts act, most new H-1B petitions must include the six-figure payment, forcing employers to rethink budgets or seek alternative visa options.
Trump Administration Slashes FY 2026 Refugee Cap to 7,500, Prioritizing White South Africans
The administration has capped refugee admissions at just 7,500 for FY 2026 and says most places will go to white South Africans. Business groups warn the drastic cut will shrink an important labor pool and tarnish U.S. credibility, while legal advocates prepare court challenges over alleged racial discrimination.