U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over “Public Charge” / Welfare-Dependence Concerns This Herman Legal Group guide explains the reported U.S. immigrant visa pause affecting nationals of 75 countries beginning January 21, Read More
Treasury’s Move to Brand Refundable Tax Credits as “Public Benefits” Could Hit Immigrant Families Hard: What the AP Just Reported and What You Must Know in 2025 The U.S. Treasury is preparing a major rule change that could redefine refundable tax credits — such as the Earned Read More
From Obesity, Diabetes to Depression: The Hidden Health Criteria Now Used in U.S. Visa Decisions In November 2025, the U.S. State Department issued internal guidance expanding health-related visa scrutiny to include chronic conditions such as Read More