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08/27/2025

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At Finberg Firm, every approval is more than just paperwork, it’s a dream realized and a future secured.

If you’re ready to claim your own immigration victory, contact us today for trusted guidance and dedicated representation.

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08/22/2025

Weekly Immigration News Recap: August 22, 2025 🗽

Whether you’re an immigration professional, policy maker, or simply someone interested in staying informed about this dynamic and critical area, our daily news highlights offer valuable insights and perspectives.

Check out our immigration news highlights from August 18-August 22, 2025.

https://finbergfirm.com/2025/08/22/weekly-immigration-news-recap-august-22/

Weekly Immigration News Recap: Discover key policy changes, and legal debates impacting immigrants worldwide.

08/20/2025

USCIS issues new guidance on the “good moral character” requirement for U.S. citizenship. The review will now go beyond criminal records, with officers weighing both positive contributions and even lawful but questionable conduct.

Immigrants applying for naturalization should be prepared for more scrutiny and highlight their community involvement and positive history.

Read:

USCIS has issued new guidance expanding how officers assess “good moral character” in U.S. citizenship applications.

08/14/2025

The U.S. may soon require a valid passport scan to enter the Diversity Visa lottery, aiming to curb fraud and strengthen security. If finalized, the rule would take effect for the 2026 DV Program opening in October 2025, requiring applicants to upload a JPEG scan of their passport’s photo and signature pages with limited exceptions.

What do you think? Will this strengthen the DV Program or make it harder for applicants to participate?

Read more:

Proposed U.S. Diversity Visa rule may soon require applicants to upload a valid passport scan to enter the lottery.

08/12/2025

Starting August 15, 2025, USCIS will implement stricter rules for calculating a child’s age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), using only the “Final Action Dates” chart typically later than the previous “Dates for Filing” which could cause more children to “age out” before a green card is issued.

Families from countries with long visa backlogs face an even higher risk, potentially adding years or decades to their wait times and increasing the likelihood of separation.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Consult with an experienced immigration attorney now to protect your child’s eligibility and avoid unnecessary delays.

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08/08/2025

The U.S. Department of State will launch a 12-month pilot program requiring certain travelers to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000 before entering the United States.

The policy targets specific countries with historically high visa overstay rates and comes with new restrictions on stay length, entry points, and visa validity, changes that could affect both international travelers and U.S. businesses.

Learn more about the program and its implications:

The U.S. is launching a 12-month visa bond pilot program requiring certain travelers to pay up to $15,000 as a condition of entry.

08/07/2025

USCIS has implemented new policy guidance that increases the risk of denial and even deportation for family-based green card applicants. Officers can now deny petitions without warning and may issue NTAs to applicants without legal status.

If you’re applying for a green card through a family member, now is the time to ensure your case is accurate, complete, and well-documented.

Learn more:

USCIS tightens policy rules for family-based green cards, increasing the risk of deportation for some applicants.

07/31/2025

Starting September 2, 2025, the U.S. will reinstate in-person interviews for most nonimmigrant visa renewals including H, L, F, M, J, and O visas. This change ends the widely used Dropbox option for many applicants.

👇🏻 Explore our carousel to see who’s still eligible for a waiver and what this update means for travelers and employers.

07/30/2025

USCIS has released the latest visa bulletin with notable movement in the employment-based categories:

✅ EB-2 Final Action Date will retrogress to September 1, 2023 for all countries except China and India.
✅ EB-3 India sees modest progress, advancing one month to May 22, 2013.

As priority dates shift, applicants and employers alike should assess their immigration strategies accordingly.

Read more:

Find comprehensive information on visa availability, priority dates, and processing times for employment-based visa categories.

07/23/2025

A new $250 visa integrity fee will take effect in 2025 for most U.S. nonimmigrant visa applicants including tourists, students, and temporary workers.

This mandatory, non-waivable fee will be added to existing application costs. Employers and applicants alike should begin preparing now.

📌 Learn who’s affected and how to plan ahead: https://finbergfirm.com/2025/07/23/new-visa-fee-us-visitors/

A new $250 visa integrity fee will apply to most U.S. nonimmigrant visa applicants in 2025.

07/18/2025

USCIS has officially confirmed that the H-1B cap for FY 2026 has been reached — including both the regular quota and the master’s cap.

While no new cap-subject petitions will be accepted, employers may still file cap-exempt petitions for current H-1B workers, including extensions, amendments, transfers, and concurrent employment.

If your petition was not selected in this year’s lottery, now is the time to explore alternative visa strategies and prepare for future opportunities.

Read the full update:

USCIS has reached the H-1B visa cap for FY 2026. Learn what this means for employers, workers, and next steps for cap-exempt filings.

07/17/2025

Building a strong EB-1A petition? Don’t underestimate the power of compelling evidence. From published research to leadership impact, the quality of documentation you present can define your case for extraordinary ability.

Swipe through our carousel to explore key evidence categories that strengthen your petition and how to use them effectively.

Need guidance on preparing your EB-1A petition? Reach out today for personalized support.

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