Month: May 2026
May 7, 2026
U.S. to Add New Visa Fee for International Visitors: “Visa Integrity Fee”
The U.S. government will start charging international visitors a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250 on top of current visa costs. This new fee is part of a recently passed domestic policy bill from the Trump administration. It will apply to anyone needing a nonimmigrant visa to enter the U.S., such as tourists, […]
May 4, 2026
DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: What Foreign Nationals Need to Know
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a major policy shift that will affect many foreign nationals who rely on Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Here’s a breakdown of what changed and how it may impact applicants. What Changed? On October 29, 2025, DHS announced it is ending the practice of automatically extending certain EADs […]
May 1, 2026
Backlogs and Processing Times Surge
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published its data for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (January–March), providing a detailed look at the impact of early policy changes under the Trump administration on U.S. immigration trends. The report highlights a multifaceted landscape marked by increased demand, expanding backlogs, extended processing times, and […]