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USCIS Pause on Adjudications for Individuals from High-Risk Countries

Between January 2025 and January 2026, the current Administration issued several executive actions directing federal agencies to expand screening and vetting of noncitizens to the maximum degree possible. These actions included entry restrictions affecting nationals of 39 countries that the Administration identified as having deficient screening, vetting, or information-sharing practices. As a result…

May 2026 Visa Bulletin Released

On April 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of State released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, determining who will be eligible to file for Adjustment of Status in the month of May.

Expanded Social Media Screening for U.S. Visa Applicants (2025-2026)

Recent announcements by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) expand mandatory social media screening for visa applicants. The updated guidance applies to a wide range of visa categories, including employment-based visas such as H-1B and H-4. These changes introduce enhanced ‘online presence’ review as a standard part of visa adjudication.