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Immigrant Visa Issuance Temporarily Paused for Applicants From 75 Countries

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 20, 2026 No Comments

The U.S. Department of State has confirmed a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. The measure was announced in…

DOS Expands Visa Bond Requirements for Certain B-1/B-2 Travelers Starting in 2026

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 15, 2026 No Comments

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced an expansion of its visa bond pilot program for certain visitors entering the United States on B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourism) visas.…

H-1B Is Changing Again: What the New Selection Rules Mean, and Why Many Professionals Are Looking Beyond the Lottery

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 12, 2026 No Comments

For years, the H-1B visa has been the go-to option for foreign professionals seeking to work in the United States. But recent policy updates are reshaping how the system works,…

H-1B Restrictions: What Employers and Professionals Should Know — and What Other Options May Be Available

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 7, 2026 No Comments

Recent immigration policy updates are reshaping how U.S. employers and foreign professionals approach the H-1B visa. One of the most significant developments came on September 19, 2025, when a Presidential…

FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated B-1 Visa Guidance for Volunteers and Officials

zoe@zllawoffice.com January 6, 2026 No Comments

As preparations continue for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has updated its immigration guidance to clarify how certain participants may qualify for B-1 visitor…

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…

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Immigrant Visa Issuance Temporarily Paused for Applicants From 75 Countries

DOS Expands Visa Bond Requirements for Certain B-1/B-2 Travelers Starting in 2026

H-1B Is Changing Again: What the New Selection Rules Mean, and Why Many Professionals Are Looking Beyond the Lottery

H-1B Restrictions: What Employers and Professionals Should Know — and What Other Options May Be Available

FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated B-1 Visa Guidance for Volunteers and Officials

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

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