The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released its August 2025 visa bulletin, providing critical updates on the processing dates for various immigrant visa categories.

The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” or OBBA, mandates new minimum fees for immigration and visa applications. The ...

Follow Up: Inquire about application status if there has been no communication for a prolonged period. Track Your Application: Use available USCIS tracking tools to monitor progress.

At the same time, the agency has faced a surging workload amid high levels of immigration to the U.S. The agency received nearly 11 million applications for benefits in fiscal 2023, a record.

Facing a budget crunch, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is planning to raise the cost of applications. Attorneys say it could make green cards harder to obtain for working class immigrants.

Around 40% of international visitors to the U.S. need a visa before their trip. The process is expensive and can discourage some from traveling.