DHS Streamlines H-2A Visa Petition Process with New Electronic Filing Rule
Effective October 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is implementing a final rule to streamline the filing process for H-2A temporary agricultural worker petitions. Read more.
2025 Diversity Visa Program Concludes
The US Department of State (DOS) has officially ended the 2025 Diversity Visa Program, emphasizing that selectees were only eligible for visas during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Read more.
Texas v. United States: Fifth Circuit Remands DACA Case to District Court
On September 30, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a formal remand in State of Texas et al. v. United States of America et al., sending the case back to the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Read more.
October 2025 Government Shutdown Takes Effect
As of 12:01 am on October 1, 2025, a government shutdown has begun following the lapse in federal funding legislation. As with prior shutdowns, fee-funded immigration agencies, including US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of State (Embassy/Consulate) operations, are expected to experience minimal disruption. For a detailed breakdown, check here.
