by Norma Ayoub | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Recent court decisions, including multiple rulings from federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court, have reshaped the future of many Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and humanitarian parole programs. These changes affect hundreds of thousands of individuals currently...
by Norma Ayoub | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of State has expanded a visa bond pilot program that could significantly affect certain applicants for B-1/B-2 visitor visas (tourism and business). Under this program, some applicants may be required to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000 as a...
by Norma Ayoub | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
As of January 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new policy that affects many pending immigration benefit applications. Under this policy, USCIS officers are required to pause final decisions on certain cases while additional...
by Norma Ayoub | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
On December 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the termination of the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) processes for certain countries. The termination will take effect on January 14, 2026. The...
by Norma Ayoub | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The U.S. government has announced new and expanded country-based entry restrictions that will take effect on January 1, 2026. These changes impact certain foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, depending on their...
by Norma Ayoub | Dec 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Overview Recent reports have confirmed a new collaboration between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that affects domestic air travel within the United States. Under this program, TSA shares passenger lists...