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Effective August 20, 2025, through August 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is rolling out a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that could impact certain B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourism) visa applicants. Commonly known as the Visa Bond Pilot Program, this measure is designed to address concerns over visa overstays and to enhance vetting of travelers from specific countries. As an Immigration Attorney in New Jersey, we are closely following this policy shift because it could affect both individual travelers and businesses that depend on international visitors or partners. What is the Visa Bond Pilot Program? This program gives U.S. consular officers...

For thousands of immigrants stuck in the U.S. green card backlog for over a decade, the wait has been more than just frustrating — it’s been life-changing. A new bipartisan immigration proposal, The Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393), could change that. If passed, this bill would allow certain long-waiting applicants to pay a $20,000 premium fee to bypass the green card backlog entirely. At VKM Law Group, our Immigration Attorneys in New Jersey are closely monitoring this legislation and its potential impact on both family- and employment-based applicants. What Is the Dignity Act of 2025? The proposed bill would create an optional...

If you have a pending Adjustment of Status case for a child or dependent—and you’re relying on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) to keep them eligible—you need to pay close attention to a recent policy change from USCIS. On August 8, 2025, USCIS announced that, starting August 15, 2025, it will go back to only using the “Final Action Dates” chart in the Visa Bulletin when calculating an applicant’s age under the CSPA. This is a major shift for anyone filing family or employment-based green card applications involving children or derivative applicants. What This Means in Plain English Between February 14, 2023...