New U.S. Visa Bond Could Cost Travelers Up to $15,000
August 5, 2025A new U.S. visa bond program may require travelers on B1/B2 visas from select countries to pay up to $15,000.
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U.S. Proposes Passport Scans for Green Card Lottery Applicants
August 4, 2025The State Department has proposed new rules for the 2026 Diversity Visa lottery, requiring applicants to upload a scan of their valid passport.
This Week in Immigration: August 1, 2025
August 1, 2025This week’s round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration stories, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
U.S. Passport Drops to Record Low in Global Ranking
July 30, 2025The U.S. passport has slipped to 10th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index — its lowest ranking ever. See how it compares to other countries and what it means for American travelers.
Trump Administration Releases New Plans to Enforce Birthright Citizenship Order
July 29, 2025Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship is on hold, but new agency plans reveal how it could be enforced.
U.S. Ends Interview Waivers for Most Renewals, Including H, L, O, F, M, and J Visas
July 29, 2025Beginning September 2, 2025, the U.S. State Department will require in-person interviews for most nonimmigrant visa applicants, ending broad interview waivers used during the pandemic.
Inside Trump’s J-1 Visa Investigation: Key Takeaways for Employers
July 24, 2025The Trump administration has launched a formal investigation into Harvard University’s use of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, a direct challenge to one of the U.S.’s largest and most widely used visa categories for academic and cultural exchange. What is…… View Article
USCIS Q2 Data: Backlogs Hit Record High as EB-1A Growth Slows, Processing Times Surge
July 22, 2025USCIS Q2 FY2025 data shows record-high backlogs, slower processing, and shifting approval rates across immigration categories under Trump.
New $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” Will Soon Apply to Most U.S. Visitors
July 21, 2025The new $250 “visa integrity fee” applies to most nonimmigrant visas starting in fiscal year 2025. Here’s what travelers — and U.S. employers — need to know.
H-1B Visa Cap Reached for FY 2026
July 18, 2025USCIS has reached the H-1B visa cap for FY 2026. Learn what this means for U.S. employers, foreign workers, and cap-exempt petitions still eligible for processing.