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On June 4, 2025, USCIS released updated policy guidance that redefines eligibility requirements for the TN visa classification under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as NAFTA. While the update is framed as a clarification, it represents a meaningful narrowing of who qualifies under specific professional categories—changes that took effect immediately and apply to all petitions filed on or after the publication date. What Has Changed For TN Eligibility? Engineers - No More Room for General Tech Degrees USCIS now requires TN applicants classified as “Engineers” to hold credentials in a recognized engineering discipline. Computer science graduates or software…
President Trump has announced in an official proclamation pursuant to Executive Order 14161, Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats, that the United States will restrict the entry of nationals from a list of countries identified below to enhance national security and protect Americans. U.S. Travel Ban 2025 Effective June 9, 2025 (at 12:01 a.m. EST), entry of individuals from these countries is fully restricted: Afghanistan Burma Chad The Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen. Effective June 9, 2025, entry of individuals from these countries…
The Trump administration has temporarily paused all new J-1, M, and F visa interview appointments effective May 27th, 2025. The official cable (formal directive or announcement from the Department of State) signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alerted U.S. embassies and consular sections around the world, stating the department plans to "evaluate operations and processes in preparation for expanded social media vetting of all student and exchange visitor visa applicants." Since 2019, the State Department has required visa applicants to submit their social media identifiers on both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, so it's still unclear what type of…
A citizenship test is a requirement for individuals seeking U.S. citizenship via naturalization. The purpose is to determine if the foreign national has adequate knowledge of the United States’ history, laws, government, and more. In this post, you can study 100 common citizenship test questions and answers. During the exam, the immigration officer will ask you up to 10 questions from the list of 100, and you must answer at least 6 of them correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. At the bottom of the guide, see a list of the hardest questions. Find out the…
The J-1 visa is a common nonimmigrant work and study visa that encourages foreign nationals to come to the U.S. temporarily to learn and gain skills to take back to their home country. J-1 visa holders can marry U.S. citizens, but that does not automatically qualify them for permanent resident status (green card). To make that transition, several steps must take place. In this guide, learn about how to make the J-1 to green card transition, the 90-day rule, adjusting status, the I-130 process, adjusting status, and how a lawyer can guide you on eligibility. The J-1 to a marriage…
When individuals consider immigrating to the United States, their thoughts usually sway toward a green card. While permanent residency is a common goal, other options are available that would allow you to work in the United States until a green card is issued. An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows you to work legally in the U.S. while you have a pending Immigration Petition for Permanent Residence or other nonimmigrant visa. The EAD permits non-citizens to legally work in the United States for a U.S. employer. In this post, we'll explore the similarities and differences between EAD cards vs green cards,…
The approval of a green card is an exciting time for most immigrants. However, many wonder how long they must stay with their employer without facing penalties or jeopardizing their green card application process. In this post, we'll explore the process of a job change after green card approval, what to expect, and more detailed scenarios. (more…)
Getting an employment-based green card can be a long but rewarding process. There are many advantages to using your employment to gain lawful permanent resident status in the U.S., and there are many ways to go about getting this status. One such way is through an adjustment of status through the use of an I-485 form. The full employment-based green card timeline can range from seven months to five years. Your immigration attorney can give you a better idea of what you can expect. Keep reading to learn how long you can expect to wait to get a green card via…
