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Recent news about a presidential proclamation restricting certain U.S. visas has caused understandable concern among applicants from several countries. With so much information circulating online, it’s important to understand what the proclamation actually does — and just as importantly, what it does not do . Who Is Affected by the Proclamation? The proclamation restricts the issuance of certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visas  to nationals of Nigeria, Afghanistan, Iran, Syr

In a major immigration policy shift, the United States has paused all asylum decisions  as of November 28, 2025. The announcement came shortly after the shooting of National Guard members near the White House, an incident involving an Afghan national. In response, the administration directed immigration agencies to halt decisions until new, heightened vetting procedures can be implemented. Official Statement From USCIS Leadership On November 28, 2025, USCIS Director Joseph Ed

The recent shooting involving two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. has prompted renewed national attention on security and immigration policy. The incident occurred near Farragut Square, where two Guardsmen assigned to patrol duties were ambushed. One soldier, Sarah Beckstrom, died from her injuries, while the second, Andrew Wolfe, remains hospitalized. The suspect, identified as an Afghan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2021, is currently in federal custody as

Many citizenship applicants worry when they hear they will be asked 128 questions at their naturalization interview. While that number may seem overwhelming, it’s important to understand what it actually means and what will happen on interview day. Let’s break it down clearly. Will You Be Asked 128 Questions at the Interview? No. You will not  be asked 128 questions in one interview. The number 128  refers to the total pool of possible questions  that may be drawn from during

Under the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025), a new surcharge of $250 will be added to many U.S. non-immigrant visa issuances. This “Visa Integrity Fee” is designed to strengthen the integrity of the visa program by discouraging overstays and misuse. Which visa types are subject to this fee? The fee will apply to most categories of non-immigrant visas  (i.e., visas for temporary stay, not for immigration/green card). According to legal commentary

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