USCIS Releases Form I-140G: Comprehensive Guide to the Gold Card Program, Source of Funds, and Path of Funds Requirements

USCIS has officially released Form I-140G, the immigrant petition for the new Gold Card Program established by Executive Order 14351. The form and instructions provide the first complete look at eligibility criteria, financial requirements, and extensive due-diligence obligations that applicants must satisfy. While public attention has focused on the program’s financial gift thresholds, the...

USCIS Implements New National Security Holds and Expanded Vetting for Nationals of “High-Risk Countries”

USCIS has announced a significant shift in its security and vetting procedures following Presidential Proclamation 10949 and recent national-security incidents. These changes include broad adjudication holds, mandatory interviews, and a comprehensive re-review of pending and previously approved cases involving nationals of 19 “high-risk countries.” The new requirements are outlined in USCIS...