News and guides on US work visas and immigration rules that affect jobs and hiring: visa suspensions, new visa programs, entry requirements for travelers and what a layoff means for workers on a work visa.
Each article links to the official announcement from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the State Department or Customs and Border Protection, so you can check the rule and the date it takes effect.
The United States is officially suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, marking one of the most significant immigration actions of the Trump administration’s second term. The decision was confirmed Wednesday by the U.S. Department of State and first reported by NBC News, citing an internal State Department memo and official statements from … Read more
The idea of a “Trump Gold Card” has exploded across media, political commentary, and immigration-law circles. Presented as a policy tool to attract ultra-wealthy foreign investors, the program promises an accelerated path to U.S. permanent residence in exchange for a massive financial contribution to the U.S. government. Supporters call it a pragmatic revenue generator; critics … Read more
The United States is preparing one of the most significant changes to its entry process in more than a decade: a mandatory social media disclosure requirement for ESTA applicants. Under a new proposal introduced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), travelers entering the country through the Visa Waiver Program will soon have to provide … Read more
It depends on the visa. For H-1B workers, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services allows a grace period of up to 60 days, or until the end of the authorized stay if sooner, to find a new sponsor, change status or leave. Check the rules for your visa with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
On the websites of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (uscis.gov) and the State Department (travel.state.gov). Our articles link to the official announcement behind each change.
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