US Immigration Archives

American Citizenship: Stricter Vetting and a New Civics Test

November 8, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

Individuals applying to naturalize as U.S. citizens will be subject to stricter vetting and criteria. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out a series of new policies that significantly transform how individuals apply for American citizenship. The reforms strengthen moral character evaluation, tighten background checks, and introduce a more rigorous 2025 Naturalization...

Oct

Family-Based Immigrant Visas and Sponsoring a Relative

October 20, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

Family reunification has always been one of the most important goals of the U.S. immigration system. Through family-based immigrant visas, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can bring their close relatives to live permanently in the United States. The complete process involves detailed paperwork, eligibility checks, and several legal steps. Who Can Sponsor a Family...

Oct

Good News – H-4 EAD Cards Intact Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Action

October 16, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

On October 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case brought by “Save Jobs USA” regarding work permits for spouses of H-1B workers who are on H-4 visas. This is very good news, especially amidst the many government initiatives to make the H-1B program stricter. For nearly a decade, Save Jobs USA,...

Oct

Understanding I-9 Employment Verification in the U.S.

October 16, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The Form I-9 Employment Verification process is a legal requirement for all employers in the United States. Each employer must ensure that every employee is authorized to work in the country. The process applies to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals with work authorization. Whether you operate a small business or manage a large...

Sep

USCIS Granted Broader Policing Authority Under New DHS Policy

September 18, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major change in its role within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under a final rule published, the agency has been granted expanded law enforcement authority, marking a historic shift in how USCIS operates. A new class of officers, designated as 1811 special agents, will now...

Aug

U.S. Visas – Major Changes that Impact Indian Applicants

August 26, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The USCIS has introduced a new visa fee, and the US Embassy in India has announced significant changes to passport collection and visa renewal procedures for Indian applicants. In this article, we describe some of the changes that impact Indian’s applying for U.S. visas End of Third-Party Passport Collection Effective August 1, 2025, third parties...

Aug

H-1B Workers Receiving “Notices to Appear” Despite 60-Day Grace Rule Post-Layoff

August 20, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

A recent trend has emerged in which H-1B workers laid off from their U.S. jobs are being issued Notices to Appear (NTAs), initiating formal deportation proceedings. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) is issuing NTAs even to employees who remain within the 60-day post-termination grace period permitted under current immigration regulations. This unexpected development is...

Jul

Visa Interview Waivers Curtailed: What the New DOS Policy Means for Applicants

July 29, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a significant recission of its visa interview waiver policy, which will become effective from September 2, 2025. Under this new policy change, in-person interviews will become mandatory for the majority of visa categories, including H-1B, L-1, F-1, J-1, O-1, E-1, and E-2, among others....

Jul

Why USCIS Site Visits Matter in 2025 for Employers and Petitioners

July 15, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

In 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to strengthen its oversight of employment-based immigration. A key aspect of this effort involves worksite visits by Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) officers. These site visits are designed to verify that employers and foreign workers are complying with the terms of approved visa petitions. ...

Jul

Planning to Apply for a Marriage Green Card in 2025? Read This First

July 9, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

As of early 2025, couples seeking permanent residency through marriage are subject to heightened scrutiny and more rigorous adjudication processes. While there haven’t been headline-making policy changes, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has quietly rolled out several procedural revisions that are now reshaping how marriage-based green card petitions are handled. If you plan to...

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