Immigration Blog

The United States has expanded social media vetting across more than 15 visa categories as part of its immigration screening process effective March 30. This means visa applicants are now more likely to have their online activity reviewed by consular officers during background checks. The review focuses on publicly available content and information disclosed through […]

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Canada updated its citizenship law in 2025 to allow citizenship by descent beyond the first generation born abroad. If you have a Canadian parent, grandparent, or possibly earlier ancestry, you may qualify. You must apply and prove your family connection with official documents. Millions of Americans are now eligible for Canadian citizenship due to a […]

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The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed increasing required wages for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas by adjusting how prevailing wage levels are calculated. Under the proposal, Level 1 wages would rise by about 33%. The rule is still in the proposal stage and must go through the federal rulemaking process before it can take […]

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The FY2027 H-1B lottery results are being released between March 27 and March 31, 2026. Employers can check results through their USCIS accounts. If selected, they can file a petition starting April 1, 2026. If your registration shows “Selected,” it means your employer can now file a petition on your behalf. It does not mean […]

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A quiet policy shift is starting to change how some travelers enter the United States. The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond program to 12 additional countries, allowing consular officers to require certain applicants to pay a refundable bond as a condition of visa issuance. The move is aimed at reducing visa […]

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