Visas

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.

Learn what the J-1 exchange visitor visa is, who qualifies, and how to apply step by step. Updated guide for 2026 with fees and expert tips.

Can you change your B-2 tourist visa to a work visa while in the USA? Learn the steps, fees, and requirements to file a Change of Status in 2026.

Learn how to apply for an H-1B visa in 2026 step by step — fees, deadlines, forms, and expert tips from immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin.

Since 1978, foreign students in the US could stay indefinitely — as long as they stayed enrolled. On July 17, 2026, DHS ended that. A finalized federal rule now caps F and J visa stays at four years and requires students who need more time to apply directly to the federal government. If you are studying in the US right now, your timeline just changed.

Millions of people around the world enter the Diversity Visa lottery every year hoping for a path to a US green card. Starting <strong>April 10, 2026</strong>, the rules changed — and if you don't have a valid passport, you may not be able to enter at all. Here is what you need to know before the next registration window opens.

Six workers from the Philippines came to the Northern Mariana Islands expecting jobs and fair pay. Instead, they were forced to work without pay, live in degrading conditions, and had their passports taken away. Their employer just received his sentence — and it took over a year of federal investigation to get there.

Immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin explains why EB-5 visa processing times for I-526 and I-829 are unpredictable — and what investors should expect.

Immigration attorney Ilya Fishkin explains what the green card memo means for H-1B dual intent visa holders — job loss, delays, and what to do next.

Starting March 1, 2026, filing for faster processing of your H-1B extension or work permit just got more expensive. USCIS quietly raised its premium processing fees — and if you send the wrong amount, your case could be rejected. Here is what changed and what you need to do right now.

Every year, thousands of US businesses race to hire temporary foreign workers before a strict visa limit runs out. This year, that limit — the H-2B cap — was hit in September 2025, months before the fiscal year even ended. Now the government has released up to 64,716 extra visas, but the rules are strict and the window may close fast.