The U.S. published the travel ban policy with an updated proclamation on December 16, 2025 . The U.S. government significantly expanded travel restrictions on citizens of multiple countries, citing “national security and public safety” concerns. The policy builds on an earlier travel ban instituted in June 2025 and adds new nations subject to entry restrictions starting January 1, 2026. [1] There are two key categories of restrictions: Full Travel Ban Travel and visa issuanc

If you or a loved one paid an immigration bond to secure release from ICE custody, you may be wondering what happens after the case ends — especially if the case was terminated, closed, or the person has even become a U.S. citizen. The good news is that in most cases, the person who paid the bond (the obligor ) can request a refund or a release of collateral. What Is an Immigration Bond? An immigration bond is money paid to ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to gu

USCIS recently released a policy update (November 3, 2025) clarifying how “admission” and “parole” are defined when applying for a green card under INA § 245(a). This guidance is effective 11/02/25. Feedback is due 12/03/25. So, many people are wondering whether this new guidance affects U visa holders , particularly those who originally entered the U.S. without inspection under INA § 212(a)(6)(A) for an unlawful entry into the U.S . Below, we explain what the update mea

A significant update to the naturalization process has occurred, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the...