On September 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new 2025 Naturalization Civics Test as part of its overhaul of the American citizenship application process. Beginning October 20, 2025, applicants who file Form N-400 Application for Naturalization will take the updated test. The 2025 test requires applicants […]
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DHS Loosens Restrictions on Hungarian Eligibility for U.S. Visa Waiver Program
19 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On September 16, 2025, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it has restored Hungary’s full status under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. As of September 30, 2025, Hungarian citizens will again be eligible to apply for Electronic System for Travel Authorizations (ESTAs) valid for […]
Presidential Proclamation – H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas
19 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers – The White House which adds a $100,000 fee for individuals seeking to enter the U.S. in H-1B status from outside the United States. The restriction on entry is to take effect at 9:01 pm PST […]
Visa Bulletin – October 2025 – Movement for Most Categories, Significant Forward Movement in Several Categories
16 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for October 2025. Until October 1, the September 2025 Visa Bulletin remains in effect. The Visa Bulletin contains the DOS’ Final Action Dates chart, which lists the priority dates that are current in each respective category, the categories […]