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DV-2026 Diversity Visa Lottery: Global Trends, Regional Insights, and Future Implications
USCIS
The FY2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery results, announced on May 3, 2025, continue long-term patterns in which Africa and Europe account for the..
Jon Velie
Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Student Activists
USCIS
In early 2025, the U.S. government launched an unprecedented immigration crackdown targeting foreign students...
Jon Velie
From Campus to Deportation: The Shadow War on Student Visas
USCIS
In late 2024 and early 2025, U.S. immigration authorities carried out a wave of student visa revocations that has affected hundreds of...
Jon Velie
Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Visa Lottery Results Are Here
H-1B
(USCIS) has officially completed the initial selection process for the Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B visa lottery
Jon Velie
EB-4 Visa Overview and Recent Changes
GREEN CARD
The EB-4 visa gives special immigrants such as religious workers a path to U.S. permanent residency. Learn who qualifies and recent changes to this category.
Jon Velie
Trump’s $5M ‘Gold Card’ Visa: What It Means for HR Recruitment
GREEN CARD
The Trump administration's Gold Card visa program—granting permanent U.S. residency in exchange for a $5 million investment could impact HR...
Jon Velie
Trump’s Immigration Policies and Legal Immigration: An Opportunity for Growth?
USA
Trumps immigration stance is nuanced and needs to be further investigated. While the administration is restricting illegal, it's improving legal...
Jon Velie
USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Dates for FY 2026
H-1B
To ensure a smooth and successful H-1B registration process, employers and legal representatives should take the following steps...
Jon Velie
USCIS Updates NIW Policy Guidance EB-2 Visa
Business Visa
On January 15, 2025, (USCIS) updated policy guidance for (NIW) petitions, providing criteria for immigrants seeking to bypass labor certification.
Jon Velie
How Trumps Recent U.S.-Colombia Tariff Dispute Could Reshape Immigration Relations
USA
In late January 2025, a diplomatic dispute erupted between the United States and Colombia migration
Jon Velie
Trump’s Executive Orders Crack Down on Migrants: What You Need to Know
USA
On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued several executive orders. These actions significantly impact U.S. immigration policies..
Jon Velie
Understanding Immigration Changes: 2025 Updates for Everyone
USCIS
Key immigration policy changes to know in early 2025, from DACA's outlook to broader reforms, and why you should consult an attorney about your case.
Jon Velie