Media Alert: Administration Considering Up to $100,000 Bond Requirement for Certain Green Card Applicants
According to media reports, the Trump administration is considering a proposal that could require certain green card applicants applying from abroad to post bonds of up to $100,000, though no formal policy has been announced. Read more.
Judge Temporarily Halts State Department Visa Policy Affecting Social Media Content Moderation Professionals
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a US State Department policy that allowed visa denials, revocations and other immigration actions against certain noncitizens based on their work involving social media platforms, including content moderation, fact-checking and trust and safety functions. Read more.
US Embassy and Consulate in the UAE Cancel Consular Appointments Amid Regional Security Concerns
The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments scheduled between July 13 and July 15, 2026, due to the regional security situation. Read more.
CDC Continues Suspension Order for Certain Travelers from Uganda, the DRC, and South Sudan
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order continuing the suspension of the right to introduce certain non-US citizens who have recently been present in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or South Sudan into the US through August 12, 2026. Read more.
DHS Termination Actions and EAD Extensions for Several TPS Designations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released multiple TPS termination updates, including a federal court stay for Ethiopia and automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions across South Sudan, Syria, Burma, Somalia, Haiti, and Yemen. Read more.
DHS Finalizes Fixed Admission Periods for F, J, and I Visa Holders
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule ending “duration of status” admissions for F, J and I nonimmigrants, replacing them with fixed admission periods and new extension of stay requirements. Read more.
