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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major update to premium processing fees that will take effect on March 1, 2026. This change affects petitioners and applicants who use premium processing, a service that guarantees faster USCIS action…
The Department of State has released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, which contains updated priority date cutoffs for both family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa categories. This bulletin, based on demand received through February 4, 2026, reflects some notable shifts driven in part by recent administration actions that have reduced visa issuance rates from certain countries.
The March 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin outlines updated green card timelines across family-based and employment-based immigration categories. Learn what the latest priority dates mean for founders, professionals, and global applicants — and how visa availability may impact your U.S. immigration strategy in 2025.
Immigration applicants in 2026 continue to face varied wait times depending on the type of petition, the USCIS service center, and whether premium processing is available. While USCIS made progress reducing backlogs in 2024, data shows that many forms in…
January 2026 has already proven to be a landmark month for U.S. immigration policy, with sweeping changes affecting millions worldwide. From the historic pause in immigrant visa issuance to protests across the United States and international diplomatic reactions, these developments…
The U.S. Department of State has released the February 2026 visa bulletin, providing mid-quarter updates on immigrant visa availability as fiscal year 2026 progresses past its midpoint.
The U.S. Department of State has implemented a US visa bond pilot program requiring certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants from designated countries to post refundable bonds of $5,000 to $15,000.
The U.S. Department of State expanded its Visa Bond Pilot Program in 2026, requiring nationals from 37 countries to post refundable bonds ($5,000–$15,000) for B-1/B-2 visas.
While some categories show forward movement, backlogs persist for applicants from oversubscribed countries.
After early setbacks in Nigeria and stalled visa attempts, Leke Fakorede secured his O‑1 visa with Agora Visa, paving the way for global growth for GoWagr.
On December 16, 2025, the United States significantly expanded its travel restrictions from 19 to 39 countries, marking the most sweeping US travel ban expansion since 2017.
The December Visa Bulletin 2025 brings little change for employment-based green cards. EB-1 stays current for most countries, while India EB-2 remains frozen at May 2013 (12+ year wait) and EB-3 India is just four months ahead.
