December 19, 2025
FGI UPDATE: This Week’s Summary of U.S. and Global Immigration News
US Immigration Updates Department of State Releases Visa Bulletin for January 2026 On December ...
December 18, 2025
U.S. Government Faces Another Partial Shutdown After January 30, 2026
The deal that ended the government shutdown only provided funding for the covered federal agencies ...
December 12, 2025
DOS: US Embassy Mexico Relocates – All Consular Services Moved to New Location
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has officially begun operations at its new location as ...
December 12, 2025
USCIS Updates Policy on Biometric for Detainees
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating USCIS Policy Manual Volume 1, Part C to deter ...
December 12, 2025
Customs and Border Protection Proposes Changes to ESTA and I-94 Procedures
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advancing a sweeping update to how travelers apply ...
December 12, 2025
Trump Administration Launches Gold Card Program
On December 10, 2025, the Trump Administration formally launched its long-anticipated Gold Card program, creating ...
December 12, 2025
Department of Labor updates PERM and PWD processing times for December 2025
The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its processing times for prevailing wage determinations (PWD) ...
December 09, 2025
U.S. Expands Social-Media Vetting for H-1B/H-4 Visas — Many Applicants Face Appointment Cancellations or Delays
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that starting December 15, 2025, all applicants ...