The K-1 visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate is the single most important step in the entire fiancé visa process. By the time you reach this point, USCIS has already approved your I-129F petition and the National Visa Center has forwarded your case overseas. Your file is sitting on a consular officer’s desk. …
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F2A Category Is Now Current on the “B. Dates for Filing Family-Sponsored Visa Applications” (May 2026 Visa Bulletin): What Families Need to Do Now
If your spouse or parent (unmarried child under 21) is a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) and you have an approved I-130 petition in the F2A category, this month’s visa bulletin has news worth paying attention to. The May 2026 Visa Bulletin shows the F2A category as “Current” in the “B. Dates for …
H-1B Registration for FY 2027 Opens in March: Key Dates and What Employers Should Know
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the H-1B cap registration window for fiscal year (FY) 2027, giving U.S. employers a limited timeframe to register foreign professionals for the upcoming visa lottery. Because the H-1B visa program is capped each year, employers must first submit an electronic registration during the official window before …
What Do They Usually Ask Parents at Green Card Interviews?
If you’re a U.S. citizen sponsoring your parent for a green card (IR-5 visa), one of the final steps in the process is the green card interview. This interview helps U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. consulate verify the parent-child relationship, review eligibility, and confirm that all documents are truthful and complete. …
New Wave of H-1B Restrictions Proposed by White House: What to Know
A new regulatory proposal surfaced in the Federal Register under the title “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” This move by the Trump administration seeks to reconfigure key elements of the H-1B system, from eligibility definitions and cap exemptions to enforcement and fee structures. Here’s a breakdown of the most consequential changes and their …
Trump’s New $100,000 H-1B Fee & What It Means
Recent headlines have brought big changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program: a proposed $100,000 application fee for many applicants. This is a major shift in how the U.S. wants to manage immigration for skilled workers. Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far, what people are saying, and what it might mean if …
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2026: What That Means & What You Can Do
On September 16, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that enough petitions have been filed to meet the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the first half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This cap, which limits the number of non-agricultural temporary worker visas that can begin employment during the October 1 – March 31 …
USCIS Announces First Changes to the U.S. Naturalization Test: What Applicants Need to Know
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the first changes to the naturalization test as part of a larger, multi-step overhaul of the American citizenship process . If you’re planning to apply for U.S. citizenship, here’s what the updates mean for you and how you can prepare. What Changed? Why the Change? USCIS …
USCIS Restores a Comprehensive Standard for Good Moral Character in Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an important policy shift in how it evaluates applicants for naturalization. The new memorandum restores a rigorous, holistic, and comprehensive approach to determining Good Moral Character (GMC), a requirement for becoming a U.S. citizen. What Is Good Moral Character (GMC)? To become a naturalized citizen, applicants must …
New USCIS Policy Could Put Family Green Card Applicants at Risk of Deportation
A recent change in immigration policy could have serious consequences for immigrants applying for a green card in the United States. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced it may now place certain green card applicants into removal (deportation) proceedings under specific circumstances. What Changed? In the past, immigrants applying for a green …
