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U.S. asylum application now available in Turkish, making the process easier to understand
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services now notes that Form I-589, the asylum application, is available in Turkish along with several […]
DHS Keeps Turkey on the List of Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Work Visas
Turkey remains on the list of countries eligible for the H-2A and H-2B visa programs, according to USCIS. That matters […]
U.S. State Department Updates Immigration Visa Scheduling Tool for Applicants Abroad
The U.S. State Department has updated its Immigrant Visa Scheduling Status Tool, a resource that helps applicants estimate when they […]
State Resource Hubs Expand Support for Newcomers in U.S. Communities
Michigan’s Newcomer Resource Hub is designed to help immigrants and newcomers find trusted support in one place. The site brings […]
USCIS Says Attorneys Can No Longer Join Some Asylum Interviews Remotely Starting May 18
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated guidance for affirmative asylum interviews, and one of the most important changes took […]
USCIS Announces New Asylum Filing Fee Rules and Upcoming Rejections
USCIS has announced new consequences tied to unpaid annual asylum fees and has warned that certain filings will be rejected […]
USCIS Confirms New H-1B Registration Rules for FY 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says a new final rule is now in effect for the FY 2027 H-1B cap […]
State Department Keeps Visa Wait Times Updated as Turkish Applicants Plan U.S. Travel
The U.S. Department of State says its global visa wait-time information is updated monthly and should be checked regularly by […]
New USCIS Fee Changes Could Affect Turkish Families and Workers Planning U.S. Immigration
USCIS has announced inflation-based increases for certain immigration-related fees in fiscal year 2026. For Turkish families and workers planning to […]
USCIS Says Ankara Office and NVC Timelines Can Help Families Track U.S. Immigrant Visa Cases
The National Visa Center has posted an updated case-creation timeline showing the petitions it is currently processing. As of late […]
U.S. Visa Rules Are Shifting Again: Public-Charge Review Matters for Family and Immigrant Visa Applicants
The U.S. Department of State has updated its guidance on preventing public benefits reliance, outlining how the government defines a […]
Turkish Student Rümeysa Öztürk’s Case Highlights Immigration Risks for International Students
The case of Turkish Tufts University graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk has again drawn attention to the pressure international students can […]
USCIS Says Visa Fraud Sentence Shows Ongoing Scrutiny of Immigration Filings
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says a man was sentenced to one year of home detention for visa fraud, highlighting […]
U.S. State Department Says EB-5 Visas for India Are Exhausted for FY 2026
The U.S. Department of State says all available FY 2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for applicants chargeable to India have […]
Diversity Visa Applicants Get New Timing and Processing Updates for 2027
The U.S. Department of State says it is changing the Diversity Visa entry process for the DV-2027 program and will […]
USCIS Keeps Family Reunification Parole Cases Under a New Litigation Update
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a litigation-related update on the Family Reunification Parole process. The agency says its […]
USCIS International Offices Page Confirms Turkey Remains on the U.S. Immigration Map
USCIS has updated its international immigration offices listing, and Turkey remains on the official map. The directory confirms that USCIS […]
AP report shows how one Turkish family’s case became a community story in New Jersey
A recent Associated Press report describes how the detention of a Turkish couple who run a New Jersey kebab shop […]
U.S. Workers’ Rights Guide Reminds Temporary Visa Holders of Key Protections
The U.S. State Department says temporary workers in the United States have important legal protections, including the right to fair […]
U.S. State Department Explains New Visa Fee Levels for Students, Visitors, and Workers
The U.S. State Department’s visa-fee page lists current application fees for many common U.S. visa types, including visitor, student, and […]
State Department Lists Countries Subject to U.S. Visa Bonds in 2026
The U.S. State Department has updated its list of countries subject to visa bond requirements for certain applicants. The policy […]
Green Card Interview Waiver Rules Are Changing for Some Families
USCIS has updated its policy manual with new interview waiver criteria for some family-based conditional permanent residents. For many applicants, […]
State Department warns of tighter visa rules for some applicants as U.S. screening remains strict
The U.S. Department of State has posted a 2026 visa notice showing that the United States is still using category-by-category […]
New Green Card Policy Could Affect Many People Already in the U.S.
A new immigration policy could change where many people must finish a green card case. The Associated Press reports that […]