Visas

A Houston immigration attorney allegedly took client money to file work visa and green card applications — then never submitted them. Alla Nowowiejski, 44, was indicted on mail fraud and false statement charges after USCIS helped investigators uncover the scheme. Clients were left with fake case numbers and no real applications on file.

The US announced visa restrictions on South African nationals, targeting officials the Trump administration accuses of enabling race-based discrimination and land seizures. Secretary of State Marco Rubio named no specific individuals but called the move "only the first step" in escalating pressure on Pretoria. South Africa's government rejected the move as a misrepresentation of its domestic policies.

You are an international student on an F-1 visa, and you just heard that a major DHS rule — one that would have replaced your open-ended stay with a hard four-year deadline — was supposed to take effect today. A federal district court in Massachusetts blocked it on September 15, 2026, the very day it was set to go live. Duration of Status remains in place for now, but the government can still appeal.

Learn what the E-2 visa is, who qualifies, and how to apply in 2026. Step-by-step guide covering investment, nationality, and documentation requirements.

An approved I-140 petition does NOT protect you from deportation — immigration courts and USCIS operate on completely separate tracks. Attorney Ilya Fishkin explains the risks, including the 3-year reentry bar that can trap immigrants who leave the US.

Every US embassy and consulate in the world has stopped scheduling immigrant visa appointments. The Trump administration ordered the pause to roll out new screening training for consular officers — with no end date announced. If you are waiting for a family reunification visa or any other immigrant visa interview, your wait just got longer.

The US State Department canceled immigrant visa interviews at every embassy and consulate worldwide in early August 2026. Applicants who had already scheduled appointments got emails saying their interviews were canceled — with no new date. It is unclear when those appointments will be rescheduled.

You paid thousands of dollars to be listed as a crime victim — and the crime never happened. That is the story federal prosecutors laid out in Louisiana, where four sitting police chiefs and a businessman ran a decade-long scheme selling fake U visa applications. The last defendant pleaded guilty on June 30, 2026, and the case is now shaking trust in one of the few immigration programs designed to protect vulnerable people.

Learn how long you can stay in the USA on a B-2 visitor visa, how to extend your stay, and what mistakes to avoid. Updated for 2026.

Can you work part-time on an F-1 student visa in the USA? Learn the rules, limits, and steps to work legally without losing your status.

What if the visa meant to protect crime victims was being sold — by the very police officers supposed to certify it? That is exactly what federal prosecutors say happened in rural Louisiana for nearly a decade. Three sitting police chiefs and a local businessman have now pleaded guilty to fabricating armed robbery reports so immigrants could pay their way into U visa status.

A man from Latvia who let his US visa expire in 2012 was arrested in San Francisco in August 2026 — more than 14 years after his authorized stay ended. USCIS screening flagged the case and referred it to ICE, which made the arrest. He is now in removal proceedings.

What if your visa was canceled while you were still inside the United States — and you had no idea? That is the reality for thousands of people right now. The State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas since January 2025, and the pace is still climbing.

Find out what happens if your visa expires while in the USA, how to stay legal, avoid deportation, and what steps to take in 2026.

Find out the exact US tourist visa (B-2) cost in 2026, what fees you must pay, and step-by-step instructions on how to complete your payment correctly.