This Week in Immigration: April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025This week’s round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration stories, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
U.S. Immigration News
Boundless keeps you up-to-date on the latest immigration news, including U.S. immigration policies, statistics, timelines, costs, and more.
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U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Now Requiring Complete Documents for Visa Interviews
April 24, 2025Starting May 19, the U.S. Embassy in Manila will require all immigrant visa applicants to bring original documents or reschedule their interview.
Work Is the Top Reason People Immigrate to the U.S., New Data Shows
April 23, 2025Read our new research report to learn the top reasons why people immigrate to the U.S., including work, education, safety, and community.
Trump Administration Eyes Major Cuts to U.S. Embassies and Consulates
April 23, 2025A draft plan from the Trump administration proposes closing nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates. Here’s what it could mean for visa, green card, and citizenship applicants.
USCIS Now Asking for Biometrics in Some H-1B Cases — What Employers Need to Know
April 22, 2025USCIS is requesting biometrics in some H-1B cases. Learn what this means for employers and how to respond to these unusual RFEs
New USCIS Registration Rule: What HR Teams Need to Know
April 16, 2025As of April 11, USCIS launched a new rule requiring certain immigrants in the U.S. to register with the government.
How to Register with USCIS Under the New 2025 Immigrant Registration Rule
April 16, 2025Starting April 2025, some immigrants must register with USCIS. Find out who needs to register, how the process works, and what to expect.
Visa Bulletin for May 2025
April 14, 2025The U.S. Department of State released its latest Visa Bulletin. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward.
Current Status of U.S. Visa Services By Country – April 2025
April 9, 2025Learn the current status of services at various U.S. embassies and consulates.
USCIS to Consider Antisemitic Activity When Reviewing Immigration Applications
April 9, 2025USCIS will now consider antisemitic social media activity and campus affiliations when deciding immigration benefits like green cards and student visas.