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Presidential Proclamation Expands Entry Restrictions for Nationals of Certain Countries

zoe@zllawoffice.com December 18, 2025 No Comments

On December 16, 2025, the U.S. government issued a new presidential proclamation that continues and expands existing entry restrictions for foreign nationals from certain countries. The policy is scheduled to…

H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants May See Interview Rescheduling at U.S. Consulates

zoe@zllawoffice.com December 16, 2025 No Comments

Several U.S. consular posts abroad have recently begun rescheduling certain H-1B and H-4 visa interviews, particularly those originally scheduled for December 2025 or later. These changes are connected to new…

USCIS Shortens EAD Validity Periods for Several Categories: What Applicants Should Know

zoe@zllawoffice.com December 10, 2025 No Comments

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new policy changes that will affect the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). These updates apply to several immigration categories and…

New State Department Update: Expanded Social Media Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants Beginning December 15, 2025

zoe@zllawoffice.com December 9, 2025 No Comments

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced an update that will affect individuals applying for H-1B visas and H-4 dependent visas starting December 15, 2025. This change expands an…

USCIS Announces Temporary Pause on Certain Immigration Applications From 19 Countries

zoe@zllawoffice.com December 3, 2025 No Comments

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a temporary pause on processing certain immigration applications for individuals from 19 countries already subject to existing U.S. travel restrictions. This update…

HHS Outlines Plan to Share Certain Medicaid Information With Immigration Authorities

zoe@zllawoffice.com December 2, 2025 2 Comments

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a memo explaining its intention to share specific Medicaid data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This step was…

USCIS Announces Inflation-Based Fee Adjustments for FY 2026

zoe@zllawoffice.com November 26, 2025 No Comments

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an update announcing that several immigration filing fees will increase starting January 1, 2026. These adjustments are required under the H.R. 1…

USCIS Will Soon Require Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Applications: What Applicants Need to Know

zoe@zllawoffice.com November 25, 2025 No Comments

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change affecting anyone preparing to file an immigration application, petition, or request.Starting October 28, USCIS will no longer accept paper…

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Presidential Proclamation Expands Entry Restrictions for Nationals of Certain Countries

H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants May See Interview Rescheduling at U.S. Consulates

USCIS Shortens EAD Validity Periods for Several Categories: What Applicants Should Know

New State Department Update: Expanded Social Media Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants Beginning December 15, 2025

USCIS Announces Temporary Pause on Certain Immigration Applications From 19 Countries

HHS Outlines Plan to Share Certain Medicaid Information With Immigration Authorities

USCIS Announces Inflation-Based Fee Adjustments for FY 2026

USCIS Will Soon Require Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Applications: What Applicants Need to Know

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