Author: Foster
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced several impactful updates regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) Program. 1. TPS Terminations Since November 2025 The DHS has terminated the following TPS designations in November and December 2025, summarized in the table below: Country Termination Published in Federal Register TPS Ends South Sudan Nov 6, 2025 Jan 5, 2026 […]
On December 8, 2025, applicants with H-1B and H-4 visa interview appointments scheduled at U.S. consular posts in a number of countries began receiving notifications that their appointments were being rescheduled. While the initial notifications came from U.S. consular posts in India, similar notifications by posts in other countries seem to indicate that the practice is expanding worldwide. The affected appointments were originally scheduled to take place on or after December 15, 2025, and they were pushed back several months. Notifications sent by the U.S. consular posts attribute these changes to “operational […]
On December 4, 2025, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced significant changes to its screening and vetting procedures for noncitizens seeking work authorization in the U.S. The updates include significantly reduced validity periods for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and increased review of applicants. Key Changes: EAD Validity Reduced for Several Categories […]
Effective December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will expand its online presence review requirement to include all H-1B visa applicants and their dependents (H-4). This review is already applicable to students and exchange visitors in the F, M, and J nonimmigrant classifications. To facilitate this review, applicants in these categories will be required to ensure that the […]
