From November 2021, border restrictions between the USA and Mexico, and the USA and Canada, are being lifted and replaced with COVID vaccination requirements.

A federal judge in the US has ruled that the Department of State was unlawful in suspending visa processing services as a result of the travel ban, and that processing services must continue despite current travel restrictions.

From early November, fully vaccinated adult travelers from the UK, the 26 European Schengen countries, Ireland, China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa and India will no longer be subject to the travel ban.

A Department of Homeland Security regulation seeking to replace the H-1B cap lottery with wage level selection process has been invalidated by a US district judge.

From October 1, 2021, lawful permanent residence applicants must show proof of a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination as part of their Green Card application.

The Department of State (DOS) has shared insight into immigrant visa prioritization and the status of immigrant visa application processing.

Following changes to Form-485, US Green Card applicants are now able to request a new social security card while their permanent residence application is pending.

Following a US court ruling, USCIS has confirmed it is extending certain flexibilities for eligible F-1 OPT students.