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On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Gold Card Visa Program, a brand-new way for certain immigrants to get a green card more quickly. While details are still being finalized, the Gol...

09.20.25 08:21 AM - Comment(s)

On September 19, 2025, the White House issued a presidential proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers. This order introduces sweeping changes to the H-1B visa program, adding new costs and compliance requirements for U.S. employers who sponsor foreign...

09.19.25 09:24 PM - Comment(s)

The O-1B visa is often called the “extraordinary ability” visa, and for chefs, it represents the chance to bring their culinary artistry to the United States. But while the opportunity is real, the process is not simple. Winning an O-1B petition requires more than bein...

09.17.25 09:27 PM - Comment(s)

The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has completed review of a DHS/USCIS proposed rule titled “Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions” (RIN 1615-AD01). This is a major procedural step towar...

09.15.25 07:29 PM - Comment(s)

Religious workers are the backbone of faith communities across the United States. Ministers, priests, imams, rabbis, monks, nuns, swamis, granthis, and other spiritual leaders provide guidance, lead worship, and sustain the religious traditions that keep communities thriving. Yet, many of these dedi...

09.11.25 08:44 PM - Comment(s)
Celebrating Culinary Diversity Through Immigration
The U.S. dining scene thrives on diversity. Whether it’s Indian tandoori, Chinese dim sum, Korean barbecue, Japanese sushi, Italian pasta, Vietnamese pho, or countless other specialties, chefs bring extraordinary skill and cultural value that e...
09.10.25 01:10 PM - Comment(s)

The K1 visa, often called the fiancé(e) visa, has long been a lifeline for couples separated by borders. It allows a foreign national engaged to a U.S. citizen to enter the United States with the purpose of getting married within 90 days. After the wedding, the foreign spouse may apply to adjust sta...

09.09.25 10:33 AM - Comment(s)

In 2025, USCIS has made several behind-the-scenes adjustments to the marriage-based green card process. While these changes weren’t announced with high visibility, they are now significantly impacting how cases are filed, reviewed, and approved. For couples, this means higher standards, longer wait ...

09.05.25 10:36 PM - Comment(s)
The U.S. asylum system continues to evolve as courts, Congress, and federal agencies respond to global migration patterns and domestic policy priorities. For individuals seeking protection, staying informed about these shifts is critical. In 2025, asylum seekers face both new opportunities and fresh...
09.05.25 10:36 PM - Comment(s)