This is an important update regarding the payment of immigration filing fees. Effective October 29, 2025, the USCIS will require immigration filing fee payments to be made by credit card. Checks will no longer be accepted as a payment form. Filings will need to be submitted with credit card authorization form G-1450. FSVS will provide…Continue Reading Credit Card Payment Required for Immigration Filing Fees
Year: 2025
H-1B Proclamation Immigration Advisory
The White House issued a Presidential Proclamation on Friday night restricting H-1B visa issuances to applicants outside of the U.S. Under the proclamation, employers are required to pay a $100,000 fee per applicant for an H-1B visa stamp. The directive goes into effect on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. To clarify the proclamation,…Continue Reading H-1B Proclamation Immigration Advisory
Immigration Alert – Immigration Services Reviewing Social Media Postings.
On April 9, 2025, the USCIS announced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will immediately begin screening social media accounts for all foreign nationals, “affiliated with educational institutions linked to antisemitic activity” when adjudicating immigration benefits applications. DHS immigration applications include seeking admission into the US and applying for permanent resident status. Screenings will apply…Continue Reading Immigration Alert – Immigration Services Reviewing Social Media Postings.
Immigration Update: Mandatory USCIS Foreign National Registration – 30 Days to Register Children.
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, directing the Department of Homeland Security to ensure foreign nationals are registered with the immigration services. A new USCIS registration process opened on March 13, 2025, on the USCIS website. Registration required under the new process for children under 14 or…Continue Reading Immigration Update: Mandatory USCIS Foreign National Registration – 30 Days to Register Children.
International Travel Advisory – Restrictions Expected
The new White House Administration is expected to implement changes that will impact visa stamping and international travel for foreign nationals. At this time FSVS is strongly advising against any non-urgent international travel. To date, none of the Executive Orders issued this week impact H-1B, O-1, or Permanent Residency processing. Our team is closely monitoring…Continue Reading International Travel Advisory – Restrictions Expected