This Week in Immigration: September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025This week’s round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration stories, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
Immigration news
Trump’s $1M ‘Gold Card’ Visa Is Now Available
September 23, 2025The Trump administration launched the $1M “Gold Card” visa program that grants applicants U.S. permanent residency and a path to citizenship.
Trump Administration Signs Proclamation Declaring New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications
September 22, 2025Trump imposed a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, raising costs for employers and reshaping U.S. hiring. Learn what it means for you.
U.S. Announces Major Changes to Naturalization Civics Test
September 18, 2025Learn about the more rigorous 2025 Naturalization Civics Test and how the changes could impact U.S. immigrants and employers.
New U.S. Policy Restricts Interview Locations for Nonimmigrant Visas
September 8, 2025The U.S. tightened nonimmigrant visa rules, requiring most applicants to schedule NIV interviews in their country of residence or nationality.
U.S. Tightens Rules on Where Immigrant Visa Applicants Can Interview
September 3, 2025Starting Nov. 1, 2025, the State Department will require immigrant visa applicants to interview in their country of residence or nationality.
USCIS Launches New Electronic ACH Payment Option for Immigration Fees
August 29, 2025USCIS announced the addition of an ACH debit payment option (Form G-1650) for immigration fees, phasing out checks and money orders.
USCIS Tightens CSPA Age Calculation for Green Card Applicants
August 11, 2025USCIS changes Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation, impacting green card eligibility for immigrant families.
New U.S. Visa Bond Could Cost Travelers Up to $15,000
August 4, 2025A new U.S. visa bond program may require travelers on B1/B2 visas from select countries to pay up to $15,000.
Trump Administration Releases New Plans to Enforce Birthright Citizenship Order
July 29, 2025Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship is on hold, but new agency plans reveal how it could be enforced.