USCIS Reinstates Neighborhood Investigations for Naturalization Applicants Under INA 335(a)
Effective August 22, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reinstated individualized neighborhood investigations for applicants seeking US citizenship under INA § 335(a). Read more on Envoy Global.
Federal Court Orders State Department to Resume Diversity Visa Processing for Plaintiffs Affected by Entry Ban
On August 21, 2025, the US District Court for the District of Columbia issued a preliminary injunction requiring the State Department to process Diversity Visa (DV) applications for 84 named plaintiffs from countries subject to Proclamation 10949. Read more on Envoy Global.
DHS to Propose Fixed Admission Periods for F, J, and I Visa Holders
On August 28, 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register, which would significantly revise the admission and monitoring procedures for certain nonimmigrants in the US. Read more on Envoy Global.
CBP Announces New Immigration Fees Under HR-1 for FY 2025
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin charging updated immigration-related fees on September 30, 2025, as required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1). These changes follow broader immigration funding updates introduced earlier this year by USCIS and the Department of State. Read more on Envoy Global.
State Department Updates Interview Location Requirements for Immigrant Visa Applicants
The US Department of State (DOS) announced a change to its interview location policy for immigrant visa applicants. Beginning November 1, 2025, applicants must attend interviews in the consular district where they currently live. Read more on Envoy Global.
