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75 COUNTRY IMMIGRANT VISA POLICYWHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOTA federal judge has vacated the State Department’s 75 count...
08/22/2026

75 COUNTRY IMMIGRANT VISA POLICY

WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT

A federal judge has vacated the State Department’s 75 country immigrant visa suspension.

However, this does not mean that all visa restrictions affecting nationals of the countries covered by Presidential Proclamation 10998 have ended.

WHAT THE COURT DECISION DID:

• Struck down the nationality based public charge policy
• Vacated the 75 country immigrant visa suspension
• Set aside visa refusals based solely on that policy
• Restored individualized immigrant visa adjudication

WHAT IT DID NOT DO:

• It did not invalidate Presidential Proclamation 10998
• It did not remove every visa restriction affecting covered nationals
• It did not guarantee visa approval for every applicant

Presidential Proclamation 10998 separately restricts visa issuance and entry for nationals of 39 countries and certain individuals traveling with Palestinian Authority documents.

TWO RESTRICTIONS. TWO LOCKED DOORS.

The court opened one door. The other remains locked.

Applicants covered by the proclamation may still be unable to obtain certain immigrant, visitor, student or exchange visas unless they fall outside its scope, qualify for an exception or receive a case by case national interest waiver.

Watch the video for the full explanation.

Follow Law Offices of Tina Obah for accurate and timely immigration updates.

Educational information only. Not legal advice. Immigration policies and litigation can change quickly.

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08/22/2026

BREAKING IMMIGRATION UPDATE 🚨

75 COUNTRY IMMIGRANT VISA POLICY

WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT

A federal judge has vacated the State Department’s 75 country immigrant visa suspension.

However, this does not mean that all visa restrictions affecting nationals of the countries covered by Presidential Proclamation 10998 have ended.

WHAT THE COURT DECISION DID:

• Struck down the nationality based public charge policy
• Vacated the 75 country immigrant visa suspension
• Set aside visa refusals based solely on that policy
• Restored individualized immigrant visa adjudication

WHAT IT DID NOT DO:

• It did not invalidate Presidential Proclamation 10998
• It did not remove every visa restriction affecting covered nationals
• It did not guarantee visa approval for every applicant

Presidential Proclamation 10998 separately restricts visa issuance and entry for nationals of 39 countries and certain individuals traveling with Palestinian Authority documents.

TWO RESTRICTIONS. TWO LOCKED DOORS.

The court opened one door. The other remains locked.

Applicants covered by the proclamation may still be unable to obtain certain immigrant, visitor, student or exchange visas unless they fall outside its scope, qualify for an exception or receive a case by case national interest waiver.

Watch the video for the full explanation.

Follow Law Offices of Tina Obah for accurate and timely immigration updates.

Educational information only. Not legal advice. Immigration policies and litigation can change quickly.

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🚨 BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS 🚨USCIS has changed how certain affirmative asylum applications may be processed.Effective Ju...
07/29/2026

🚨 BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS 🚨

USCIS has changed how certain affirmative asylum applications may be processed.

Effective July 28, 2026, USCIS may refer certain cases directly to Immigration Court without first conducting an asylum interview including some cases involving the one-year filing deadline, asylum bars, discretionary grounds, or eligibility concerns.

Important: Referral to Immigration Court does not automatically mean deportation. However, it means the applicant may have to defend the asylum claim before an immigration judge without first presenting the case at a USCIS asylum interview.

If you have a pending affirmative asylum application or are preparing to file your case should be thoroughly documented from the beginning. Do not assume you will have an asylum interview to explain missing evidence or weaknesses later.

ContactLaw Offices of Tina Obah for an individualized assessment.

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📍 Law Offices of Tina Obah

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every immigration case is different.

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USCIS has been ordered to resume processing certain immigration benefit applications that had been placed on hold.While ...
06/14/2026

USCIS has been ordered to resume processing certain immigration benefit applications that had been placed on hold.

While this does not eliminate travel restrictions, it is an important development for many immigrants whose cases have experienced significant delays.

If you have a pending immigration matter, understanding how these changes affect your specific case is critical.

Follow for immigration updates and educational content.

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USCIS JUST SENT A STRONG MESSAGE ABOUT GREEN CARD CASES INSIDE THE U.S.If you are applying for a green card through Adju...
05/22/2026

USCIS JUST SENT A STRONG MESSAGE ABOUT GREEN CARD CASES INSIDE THE U.S.

If you are applying for a green card through Adjustment of Status, this new USCIS policy memo is something you NEED to understand.

USCIS has now officially reaffirmed that Adjustment of Status is:
❌ NOT a right
❌ NOT automatic
❌ NOT guaranteed even if you qualify

According to USCIS, Adjustment of Status is an “extraordinary discretionary benefit” and a matter of “administrative grace.”

What does this mean in practical terms?

Even if someone:
✔️ Has an approved I-130
✔️ Is married to a U.S. citizen
✔️ Meets the eligibility requirements

USCIS can STILL deny the case if they believe the person does not deserve a favorable exercise of discretion.

⚠️ USCIS specifically says officers should closely examine:
• Immigration violations
• Overstays
• Unauthorized employment
• Fraud or misrepresentation
• Entering on a temporary visa but intending to stay permanently
• Violations of parole or visa conditions
• Failure to depart the U.S. when expected

The memo also emphasizes that USCIS believes consular processing abroad is the “normal” immigration process, and Adjustment of Status should not be used to bypass it.

This could mean:
🔎 More scrutiny
📄 More RFEs and NOIDs
⚖️ More discretionary denials
🚫 Tougher review of marriage-based and parole-based cases

BUT — this does NOT mean people should panic.

Every case is different. Strong legal strategy, proper documentation, honesty, and presenting compelling positive equities matter now more than ever.

If you have:
• prior status violations
• unlawful presence
• unauthorized work
• parole issues
• prior immigration history concerns

please speak with an experienced immigration attorney before filing.

At Law Offices of Tina Obah, we stay ahead of policy changes so our clients are properly prepared not blindsided.

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04/28/2026

🚨 BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS!!! 🚨

A federal judge has ruled that USCIS cannot keep green card applications on an indefinite pause without adjudicating them.

This is a major legal development for applicants whose cases have been stuck in long delays.

⚠️ Important caution: This ruling directly applies to the 83 plaintiffs in the lawsuit. It does not automatically reopen every delayed green card case.

However, the decision may be cited as persuasive authority to push USCIS to adjudicate similarly delayed cases.

If your green card case has been pending for an unreasonable amount of time, it may be time to speak with an immigration attorney about your options.

📅 Need guidance on a delayed immigration case? Book a consultation with Law Offices of Tina Obah.

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