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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...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially completed the initial H-1B lottery selection process for fiscal year (FY) 2026, covering both the regular cap and the master’s cap (advanced degree exemption). This highly anticipated development affects thousands of U.S. employers and foreign professionals—particularly in fields like tech, engineering, finance, and healthcare—who rely on the H-1B visa for employment authorization in the United States. For tech companies in New Jersey and beyond, this marks a crucial moment to take action. Whether you're an employer preparing to submit petitions or a selected beneficiary ready to move forward, understanding this process...