July 01, 2026
On June 17, 2026, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concluded its regulatory review of the final rule. The next step will be its publication in the Federal Register. The rule may be published in the Federal Register at any time. The final rule will go into effect 30-60 days after publication in the Federal Register We are closely monitoring the status of this rule, and will share important updates via this webpage as they become available.
March 01, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that would increase USCIS fees for premium processing to reflect the amount of inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. This rule is effective on March 1, 2026. If you submit a request for premium processing postmarked on or after March 1, 2026, you must include the new fee for the specific benefit you are requesting. The new fees are listed in the table on the liked page. To request premium processing, you must submit Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, and follow the form instructions.
April 04, 2025
Since January 20, 2025, the White House has issued many new immigration executive orders. The following is an overview and frequently asked questions for your use. The Office of Immigration Services (OIS) will continue to provide you with updates and links to relevant resources to assist you in navigating this evolving landscape.
Visa processing in many countries continue to be delayed, with limited visa appointment availability. Third Country National (TCN) visa processing is increasingly limited or has been suspended in certain countries, including Canada and Mexico. It is strongly advised to schedule a visa appointment prior to departure from the U.S., especially if you will not be processing in/traveling to your Home Country, i.e. a TCN request. Please use the Department of State Website to better understand processing times at the consulate of your choice. Individual consulate websites will also help you better understand current visa processing procedures at that site, including whether an interview will be required. First-time applicants for a visa of a given type could be referred for secondary processing resulting in additional delay. For applicants applying for the same category of visa they have held before, this risk is reduced. Remember to consider whether you have any dependent family members that may also require visa processing.
An electronic Form I-94 is issued to almost all non-immigrant visa holders during the admission process at the U.S. port of entry. Inspect your Form I-94 carefully each time you enter the US to ensure that you and your family (if applicable) are admitted in the correct status for the full length of your approved status. If either the status or expiration date are incorrect, it may be necessary to take corrective steps to prevent violations of your immigration status and from accumulating time in unlawful presence, which may result in a 3-10 year bar to re-entry into the U.S.
Form I-94 at Land Borders: Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requested that travelers apply for their Form I-94 and prepay online before arriving at a land border. The announcement also contains travel tips, including pointers on monitoring border wait times and understanding customs and other policies surrounding border travel.
