325.73 — Immigration to the United States

  • Trump Administration Reviewing 55 Million U.S. Visa Holders for Possible Revocation or Deportation

    According to The Associated Press, the U.S. State Department under the Trump Administration has confirmed that it is reviewing all 55 million foreigners currently holding valid U.S. visas for potential violations that could lead to revocation and eventual deportation. Officials stated that every foreign visa holder is subject to what they call “continuous vetting” —…

  • Immigration Cases Are Moving Faster, Attorney Urges Families to File Now

    Immigration processing times are speeding up, making now an ideal moment for eligible applicants to file, according to immigration attorney LaToya McBean Pompy, Esq. In a recent update posted to Instagram, McBean Pompy noted that cases such as marriage-based green cards, petitions where a U.S. citizen child is sponsoring a parent, and even naturalization applications…

  • State Department Corrects Diversity Visa Lottery Results for Select British Territories

    The U.S. Department of State has confirmed a technical error affecting a small number of DV-2025 Diversity Visa lottery results for entrants from Great Britain and certain British Overseas Territories. The agency is advising applicants to recheck their status through the Entrant Status Check portal using the confirmation number issued at the time of registration.…

  • Arrest And Detention Of ‘Trump Burger’ Owner Demonstrates Severity Of His Crackdown On Immigration Violations

    The arrest of a Lebanese-born restaurant owner in Texas has become a striking example of the uncompromising immigration enforcement measures now underway under President Donald Trump’s second term. Roland Mehrez Beainy, 28, founder of the Trump Burger restaurant chain, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on May 16, 2025, for allegedly overstaying…

  • USCIS Issues New Policy Alert Allowing Deportation Notices for Certain Family-Based Visa Applicants

    A newly published U.S. immigration policy, effective August 1, 2025, is sparking confusion among immigrants and advocates after clarifying that certain family-based visa applicants may be issued deportation notices even while their petitions are pending. The policy update, outlined in USCIS Policy Alert PA-2025-12, states that the agency may issue a Notice to Appear (NTA)…

  • New U.S. Visa Bond Program Starts August 20: Malawi and Zambia First to Face $15,000 Refundable Bond Requirement

    In a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of its Visa Bond Program, set to begin on August 20, 2025. Under the new initiative, certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants—primarily tourists and short-term business travelers—from countries with high rates of visa overstays may now be required to…