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Important immigration developments from Korea and the U.S., explained in the context of your family’s plans.
Policy news
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USCIS filing deadlines: weekends do not always extend the deadline
Rules differ by filing method and deadline type. Check each filing separately.
Effective October 23Read the briefing →Visa screeningSource date
Expanded online visa screening: what student families should check
I, TN and TD visas join the review from October. F, M and J categories are already covered.
Expansion scheduled for October 1Read the briefing →Work visasSource date
Proposal to remove the 60-day grace period: not a final rule
DHS proposes removing the discretionary grace period after employment ends. This is not a final rule.
Proposed rule · Comments due November 10Read the briefing →Visa bulletinSource date
September visa bulletin: distinguish EB-3 from Other Workers
The category generally used by Korean-born applicants has different final action dates for EB-3 and Other Workers.
September 2026 bulletinRead the briefing →Visa interviewsSource date
Paid expedited visa appointments: does the pilot include Seoul?
This pilot covers B-visa appointments at selected posts. Seoul is not on the published list.
Pilot at selected postsRead the briefing →Immigrant visa reviewSource date
Public charge bonds: not a blanket requirement for immigrant visas
The State Department describes a pilot for selected immigrant visa cases, with notification by a consular officer.
Pilot for selected applicationsRead the briefing →Preparation guides
Background guides for understanding policy updates and preparing your next steps.
How residency changes your options: tuition, admission and work
From a $19,930 annual public-university tuition gap to work authorization: explore the evidence and the conditions that matter to your family.
Read the evidence →EmploymentFour things to prepare before an EB-3 consultation
Start with the duties, location, qualifications and family plans, rather than the job title alone.
Read guide →Immigration GuideWhat to check after petition approval
Petition processing and visa availability follow different timelines.
Read guide →Preparation guidesOrganizing your education, experience and achievements
Clear evidence of your own work matters more than the volume of documents.
Read guide →Immigration GuideHow do work visas differ from employment immigration?
Working in the United States may be the shared goal, but temporary status and permanent residence involve different processes.
Read guide →US VisasJ-1 research visits: institutions and documents
Understand the distinct roles of the host institution, designated sponsor and visa review.
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