The Department of State will release a new visa news for June
The US State Department released its visa news in June. This monthly update is important if you are waiting for your green card. All family-based green card categories have not been changed except for the Indian F-4 category (a sibling of US citizens) that went two months ahead. In the employment-based green card category, there was moderate change in other worker categories in EB-2, EB-3, and EB-3, with the biggest advancements in the EB-2 categories in Mexico, the Philippines, and all other categories (nearly four months). There were no changes to the EB-1 and EB-5 categories. The EB-4 category has reached annual limits and is not available until the new fiscal year.
The Supreme Court will weigh Trump's birthright citizenship order
The U.S. Supreme Court heard debate on Thursday about Trump's executive order attempting to deny citizenship to undocumented or temporary immigrant US-born children. The policy constitution remains contested, but judges focused on whether lower courts could issue national injunctions blocking such orders. The administration argues that the power is being used in excess, and critics warn that it could create a fragmented system of citizenship. A decision is expected by the end of June. Find out more in our Birthright Citizenship Guide.
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US revokes Romania's visa waiver status
The US has revoked admission to Romania's recent Visa Waiver Program (VWP), citing security concerns. Romania was added in January, but the government suspended its implementation in March. After further review, authorities discovered that keeping Romania in the program could pose a security risk. Romania, the 43rd recognized country, could be reconsidered in the future. The VWP makes travel easier to the US and encourages tourism from participating countries.
The Trump administration recognizes 59 white South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration has recognized 59 white South Africans, citing discrimination and violence against Africans. Refugee supporters criticized the move and questioned why they were given priority while widespread hospitalizations of refugees remained stagnant. Trump described the situation as “genocide.” This is an allegation strongly denied by South African governments and experts, calling the persecution story a falsehood. The refugees arrived near Washington with a US flag and were welcomed by Deputy Director Christopher Landau.
