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  1. May 2026

    1. May 1, 2026 2.0

      EO: "Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy"

      HumanitarianBorderNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

  1. April 2026

    1. April 28, 2026 2.0

      Reported: DOS orders consular officers to deny nonimmigrant visas to applicants who fear returning to their home country

      Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. March 2026

    1. March 27, 2026 2.0

      DOL proposes rule increasing prevailing wages for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, EB-2, and EB-3 visa classifications

      LaborEmployment VerificationNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL ProposedComment Period Rule

      Current Status

    2. March 25, 2026 2.0

      DOS expands online presence review to additional nonimmigrant visa applicants

      Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in PracticeForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    3. March 11, 2026 2.0

      DOS proposes changes to Form DS-1648 (Application for A, G, or NATO Visa)

      Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Comment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

  1. January 2026

    1. January 16, 2026 2.0

      USCIS eliminates one-year foreign residency requirement for R-1 religious workers seeking readmission

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Comment PeriodFinal/Actual Change in PracticeRule

      Current Status

    2. January 12, 2026 2.0

      DHS increases premium processing fees

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHS Final/Actual Rule

      Current Status

  1. December 2025

    1. December 31, 2025 2.0

      DOL and DHS announce additional H-2B visas for FY2026

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOLDHS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveRule

      Current Status

    2. December 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS pauses processing of immigration requests from Afghans

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarian USCIS ReportedFinal/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. December 16, 2025 2.0

      Proclamation 10998: Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarian DOSUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    4. December 10, 2025 2.0

      CBP proposes decommissioning ESTA website and transitioning to mobile app

      Non-Immigrant Visas CBP Proposed Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    5. December 10, 2025 2.0

      CBP requests comments on revisions of Form I-94 and ESTA application

      Non-Immigrant Visas CBP ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    6. December 10, 2025 2.0

      CBP proposes revisions to Form I-736, Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information

      Non-Immigrant Visas CBP Proposed Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    7. December 5, 2025 2.0

      USCIS announces new Vetting Center

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    8. December 3, 2025 2.0

      State Department expands "online presence reviews" to H-1B and certain H-4 applicants

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Student DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. November 2025

    1. November 29, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Department of State orders a halt to visas for Afghans

      Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas: Special ImmigrantNon-Immigrant Visas DOS Reported Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. November 24, 2025 2.0

      EO 14362: "Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists"

      BorderImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas AGDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    3. November 6, 2025 2.0

      DOS cable expands considerations for denying visa applications on public charge grounds

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. October 2025

    1. October 31, 2025 2.0

      Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka's Visa Revoked

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Visitor Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Adjudication

      Current Status

    2. October 17, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Trump administration develops and deploys extensive surveillance program

      InteriorImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas DOSICEUSCIS In Litigation Change in Practice

      Current Status

    3. October 1, 2025 2.0

      Reported: White House memo sets new conditions on college funding, foreign enrollment, and diversity

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Student Other Reported Presidential Orders

      Current Status

  1. September 2025

    1. September 24, 2025 2.0

      DHS amends weighted selection process for cap-subject H-1B petitions

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHSUSCIS Final/Actual Change in PracticeRule

      Current Status

    2. September 19, 2025 2.0

      Proclamation 10973: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISBureau of Consular AffairsDOLCBP Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    3. September 19, 2025 2.0

      DOL announces H-1B enforcement initiative "Project Firewall"

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedLabor DOLDOJOther Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    4. September 19, 2025 2.0

      USCIS reinstates and proposes changes to Form I-356, Request for Cancellation of a Public Charge Bond

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

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