Learn about visa requirements, application procedures, and processing times. Explore resources for different visa types (tourist, business, work, student).
On October 5, 2026, four higher-education organizations sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice in federal court in Massachusetts. They are challenging two August 2026 messages from ICE’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) that, in their view, sharply narrow when schools can authorize Curricular…
On October 8, 2026, Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration is investigating nine universities over their use of J-1 exchange visitor visas. Vance said the schools are bringing in foreign researchers to undercut the wages of American graduate students and researchers. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said subpoenas have already…
Short answer: On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is suspending Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program. DOL said it will not accept new PERM applications or process pending ones involving those companies. This is not a…
The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 250,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to a State Department official and spokesperson Tommy Pigott, as reported by Fox News on September 30, 2026. About 2,300 of the revocations were connected to birth tourism. A visa revocation is not automatically deportation. Federal law…
Handling the complex world of US immigration can be a daunting task for anyone to enter the United States, whether for work, study, or permanent residence. One question that often arises is can an immigration lawyer help you get a US visa. This article will explore the role of immigration attorneys in the visa application…
Every year, over 300,000 petitions are filed for the H1B visa—a highly sought-after U.S. work visa for skilled professionals in specialized fields. Yet, navigating the H1B application process is no small feat. The system is notoriously complex, with a rejection rate that has hovered around 15% in recent years, often due to minor errors or…
Every year, thousands of couples move through complex and often emotional process of bringing a foreign fiancé(e) to the United States through the K1 visa. In 2022 alone, over 33,000 K1 visas were issued, making it one of the most common pathways for couples separated by borders. But with a nearly 40% denial rate in…