In this video we discuss five emerging trends in 2025 that are likely to affect U.S. green card holders — they reflect changes and risks that are gaining traction. If you’re a green card holder—or hoping to become one—you need to know that getting arrested for driving under the influence,…
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” announcing new changes to the H-1B visa program. The proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, but leaves open the…
Recent changes to the green card application process have added new hurdles that could make interview approvals more difficult. In this blog, we’ll break down what these changes are and how they could affect your chances of success. What’s changed? USCIS officers now have expanded authority Immigration officers have been…
As of August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed conducting personal investigations for certain naturalization applicants including home visits, neighborhood investigations, and visits at places of employment. These visits are part of the agency’s new efforts to verify the accuracy of information provided in citizenship applications and…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ramped up its enforcement efforts against individuals who have falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. In a new policy memorandum issued on August 20, 2025, USCIS clarified that making a false claim to U.S. citizenship is a serious immigration violation that results in a…
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses new changes to the U.S. visa interview waiver policy announced by the State Department and what visa applicants need to know moving forward. Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State is making significant changes to the categories of applicants eligible for…
On July 15, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar introduced the Dignity Act of 2025 known as H.R. 4393, a bipartisan immigration bill that aims to strengthen border security in the United States, provide certain undocumented immigrants with an opportunity to legalize their status, and reform the U.S. legal immigration…
Green card holders returning to the U.S. are facing increased scrutiny in 2025. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is detaining more travelers with past legal issues or extended absences, and there’s a growing expectation to carry proof of ties to the U.S., like tax returns or lease agreements. New…
On June 9, 2025, President Trump’s new travel ban took effect, blocking or limiting entry of nationals from 19 countries with limited exceptions. Framed as a national security measure, the order expands on his earlier bans, targeting nationals from countries with high visa overstay rates or those with limited cooperation…
Starting Wednesday, May 7th, anyone 18 years and older traveling domestically within the United States must have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license or another accepted form of identification to board a commercial flight. To learn more about the REAL ID, how to obtain one, and what alternative documents are…