Media Alert: Reports Indicate the US to Suspend Visa Processing For 75 Countries
Multiple news outlets are reporting that the Trump administration will suspend all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries beginning January 21, 2026, citing an internal US Department of State memo that has not been publicly released. Read more.
DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation will end on March 17, 2026. Somali nationals currently holding TPS will lose their status and related employment authorization on that date unless they obtain another form of lawful immigration status. Read more.
February 2026 Visa Bulletin
The US Department of State (DOS) released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin for Fiscal Year 2026. Read more.
DHS Finalizes Premium Processing Fee Increase for 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule increasing Premium Processing fees to account for inflation. Beginning March 1, 2026, all Premium Processing requests must include the updated fee. Read more.
