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Expanded social media screening for certain visa categories
by Marco Tomakin - March 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The US Department of State has announced that effective March 30, it will expand online presence review to include applicants in the following additional nonimmigrant visa classifications: all A-3, C-3 (if a domestic...
DHS shutdown and its consequences
by Marco Tomakin - March 22, 2026 - 12:00am
With all the major issues captivating the U.S. and the rest of the world, there has been little attention to the fact that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been partially shut down since February 14,...
Is it possible to obtain a green card after the dissolution of a marriage?
by Marco Tomakin - March 15, 2026 - 12:00am
An inquiry was raised regarding the possibility of obtaining a green card after the termination of a marriage to a U.S. citizen. The circumstances are as follows:
U.S. Department of State Assistance to U.S. citizens in the Middle East
by Marco Tomakin - March 8, 2026 - 12:00am
With the ongoing regional turmoil in the Middle East, the U.S. Department of State is undertaking significant measures to support American citizens seeking to depart the Middle East and return to the United Sta...
DHS proposes to further restrict work permits for asylum applicants
by Marco Tomakin - March 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Homeland Security  has proposed a regulation aimed at decreasing incentives for individuals to submit fraudulent asylum applications solely to obtain authorization for employment.
DHS on partial shutdown
by Marco Tomakin - February 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Homeland Security is currently experiencing a partial shutdown as a result of a congressional deadlock regarding proposed immigration enforcement reforms. While essential operations continue, numerous...
Immigration Q&A
by Marco Tomakin - February 8, 2026 - 12:00am
It has been a while since we have featured some Q&A items that I get from time to time from readers and clients. So for this week, we have a few:
Exit bonus increased to $2,600
by Marco Tomakin - February 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Homeland Security has introduced a new initiative that provides eligible undocumented immigrants with complimentary travel arrangements, waivers for any outstanding failure to depart penalties,...
USCIS issues revised VAWA policy
by Marco Tomakin - January 25, 2026 - 12:00am
In late 2025, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service released updated guidance concerning the Violence against Women Act (VAWA) program, which provides specific immigration benefits to survivors of domestic...
DHS implements measures to shorten processing times for numerous overseas religious workers
by Marco Tomakin - January 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented an interim final rule permitting religious organizations and their communities to facilitate the return of thousands of religious workers --including...
U.S. immigration yearend review (Part 2)
by Marco Tomakin - January 11, 2026 - 12:00am
(Continued from last week) USCIS has revised its regulations so that individuals will no longer receive automatic extensions of employment authorization when applying for renewal in certain categories.
U.S. immigration yearend review (Part 1)
by Marco Tomakin - January 4, 2026 - 12:00am
To begin, I extend my warmest wishes to all our readers for a happy, prosperous, and healthy new year.
Major change in H-1B selection
by Marco Tomakin - December 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a new and significant change in the H-1B selection process.
Trump Gold Card
by Marco Tomakin - December 21, 2025 - 12:00am
In line with Executive Order 14351 issued by President Donald Trump on September 19, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)  has opened up to the public the Trump Gold Card Program.
Ban on dual citizenship?
by Marco Tomakin - December 14, 2025 - 12:00am
There is a pending legislation introduced by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio which bans dual citizenship --meaning that it is unlawful to hold U.S. citizenship while also being a citizen of another c...
USCIS strengthens screening of alien workers
by Marco Tomakin - December 7, 2025 - 12:00am
In a press release, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated (USCIS) its Policy Manual to reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain categories of a...
Injustice at its highest level
by Marco Tomakin - November 30, 2025 - 12:00am
This week, the United States was rocked by a cold-blooded, ambush-style attack against two National Guards stationed in Washington, D.C., a few blocks away from the White House.
US issues new visa rules for applicants with medical conditions
by Marco Tomakin - November 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Just a few days ago, the Trump administration through the U.S. Department of State issued new rules directing consular officers to determine if applicants with medical conditions such as obesity or diabetes may be...
USCIS ends automatic EAD extensions
by Marco Tomakin - November 2, 2025 - 12:00am
In the era of Trump, we have been conditioned, either directly or subliminally, on his policies and actions that appear to be outrageous, uncommon and even downright shocking to common sense. In immigration alone,...
Important USCIS updates
by Marco Tomakin - October 26, 2025 - 12:00am
This week we will cover recent updates from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services which have direct effect on your applications and petitions before the service. Here are a couple:
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