Updated May 13, 2026. Any citizen or national traveling on a passport issued by one of these countries, who is found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa, must post a…
Gail SeeramMay 31, 2026
Same-sex Marriage Eligible for Immigration Benefits
Same-sex marriages that are valid under State law are eligible to apply and receive immigration benefits. Applicants will still be…
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Update: On August 21, 2026, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan struck down the Trump Administration’s ban on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, ruling that the policy was “contrary to law…
Gail SeeramJanuary 14, 2026
The White House released a fact sheet on the 12/16/25 Presidential Proclamation expanding the travel restrictions in the 6/4/25 Presidential Proclamation (also known as the travel ban) to new countries. The new proclamation expanded…
Gail SeeramDecember 17, 2025
President Trump on Wednesday officially launched his Trump gold card visa, a new immigration pathway that will allow foreigners to pay $1 million to expedite their visa application, or have companies…
Gail SeeramDecember 11, 2025
December 8, 2025: Trump Administration announced Immigration Process Paused for Travel Ban Countries, including a halt on asylum decisions for all nationalities, an indefinite pause on decisions for all immigration…
Gail SeeramDecember 10, 2025
USCIS announced it will shorten the validity period of work permits for several categories, including for refugees and asylees, from 5 years to 18 months for applications pending or filed on…
Gail SeeramDecember 5, 2025
Amid widespread misinformation about immigrants, SNAP, Medicaid, and government benefits, it’s critical to know the facts. Do undocumented immigrants qualify for federal healthcare benefits? No. Undocumented immigrants do not have…
Gail SeeramNovember 26, 2025
November 10, 2025: The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to revisit marriage equality as it relates to same-sex marriages. Millions of Americans can breathe a sigh of relief for…
Gail SeeramNovember 26, 2025
