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Which Visa Bulletin Categories Remained Unchanged Nov-Dec 2025
December’s Visa Bulletin kept several key lines unchanged: all EB-5 set-asides, EB-1 filing dates, and the F1 filing row. Most DV regions were steady except Algeria. Other family and employment…
F2A Final Action Dates Unmoved from November to December 2025
F2A Final Action Dates stayed fixed in December 2025: 01FEB24 for most areas and 01FEB23 for Mexico. Dates…
Why F2A Filing Dates Jumped to 22 November 2025 Across All Countries
December 2025 moved F2A Dates for Filing one month to 22NOV25 worldwide without changing Final Action (around 01FEB24).…
Croatia Implements A1.1 Croatian Language Test for Permit Extensions
By end of 2025 Croatia will require A1.1 Croatian language proof at first work-permit renewal after one year,…
What Employers Should Do About I-9/E-Verify Delays During Shutdown
E‑Verify was offline during the October 2025 shutdown but I‑9 rules still applied. Employers must submit delayed E‑Verify…
When Will E-Verify Be Fully Restored After November 12, 2025 Shutdown?
E-Verify stayed offline after the November 12, 2025 government reopening with no confirmed restart date. Employers should retain…
Are There Penalties for Missed E-Verify Deadlines During the Shutdown?
During the October 1–7, 2025 outage, DHS suspended the three-business-day E-Verify rule and allowed catch-up until October 14,…
Post-Shutdown Onboarding and E-Verify: Timelines Through Oct 14, 2025
Following a 43-day E-Verify outage in 2025, employers must submit E-Verify cases for hires during the shutdown by…
Key E-Verify Flexibilities After the Oct–Nov 2025 Shutdown
After the October 1–8, 2025 outage, USCIS suspended the Three-Day Rule for that period and set October 14…
Will H-1B Change of Status Backlog Hit After November 2025 Shutdown?
The DOL pause on LCAs during the November 2025 shutdown created a stacked queue when processing resumed, feeding…