Rising tensions in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran have triggered a collapse in regional air travel. Widespread airspace closures, airport shutdowns, and thousands of canceled flights have stranded travelers across major transit hubs such as Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Among…
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March Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Dates for Filing All Countries Except China Become Current, USCIS to Honor Dates for Filing
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the March 2026 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement…
NO NEW Green Cards: Trump Admin FREEZES Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries!
On January 14, 2026, the State Department announced it is pausing the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026, while it develops a new process to assess whether applicants may become a “public charge” (financially dependent on the U.S. government). Applicants can still apply…
All About the February 2026 Visa Bulletin
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the February 2026 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement…
Trump Administration STOPS Green Card Lottery Program
In the wake of a deadly shooting at Brown University, the Trump administration has suspended the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa program — better known as the Green Card Lottery — after learning the suspected shooter entered the country using the program. The decision, announced by the Secretary of the Department…
Visa Bulletin January 2026: Major Immigration Changes You MUST See!
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the January 2026 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement…
Visa Bulletin For December 2025 and Predictions!
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the December 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement…
Visa Bulletin For November 2025 and Predictions
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the November 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement of…
$100,000 Fee for the H-1B Visa Application: What you need to know?
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…
Visa Bulletin September 2025: Minimal Movement As Visa Numbers Reach Annual Limit
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the September 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement…