USCIS Shortens Employment Authorization Document Validity
On December 4, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new measures to increase screening and vetting of foreign nationals authorized to work in the US. Read more.
State Department Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting for H‑1B and H‑4 Applicants
On December 3, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) issued guidance expanding the vetting requirements for individuals applying for H-1 B specialty occupation visas and their H-4 dependents. Read more.
USCIS Suspends and Reviews High‑Risk Country Applications
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) directed personnel to place holds and conduct comprehensive re‑reviews of asylum and benefit applications involving nationals from select countries. Read more.
USCIS Updates Policy Manual on Discretionary Decisions
On November 27, 2025, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Alert PA‑2025‑26, updating the USCIS Policy Manual to reflect Presidential Proclamation 10949 and its impact on discretionary adjudications. Read more.
DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
On November 26, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Register notice announcing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. Read more.
