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Major immigration policy changes in November 2025 affect millions of workers and visa holders. From the end of 540-day EAD automatic extensions to the controversial $100,000 H-1B fee, here's everything you need to know about the latest visa and immigration updates.
The DV-2027 green card lottery registration faces unprecedented delays as the State Department implements system upgrades and a new $1 entry fee. Meanwhile, 129,516 DV-2026 selectees are processing their applications through September 2026, with November visa bulletin cutoff dates now active.
Major passport photo requirements updates are now in effect across the US, Germany, UK, and India as of November 2025. Over 300,000 applications were rejected in 2024 due to non-compliant photos, prompting stricter ICAO biometric standards and zero-tolerance AI editing policies.
Major visa policy changes in November 2025 are affecting millions of applicants worldwide. From the new $100,000 H-1B fee to mandatory interview location requirements and EAD extension terminations, here's everything you need to know about the latest immigration updates.
Major ID card requirements updates are rolling out across the United States in November 2025. From Virginia's groundbreaking digital driver's license launch to Apple's new Digital ID feature and continued REAL ID enforcement, Americans face significant changes in how they prove their identity for travel and federal access.
Travel restrictions updates for November 2025 bring sweeping changes including the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System rollout at Dover, new U.S. visa interview requirements, and ongoing enforcement of travel bans affecting 19 countries. These changes impact millions of travelers and require immediate attention for anyone planning international trips.
Significant immigration policy changes are affecting millions in November 2025, including the end of 540-day EAD extensions, new $100,000 H-1B fees, TPS terminations for multiple countries, and UK's sweeping asylum law overhaul. These updates impact workers, students, and asylum seekers across both the United States and United Kingdom.
The DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration has been delayed past its traditional October start date, with the State Department announcing a new $1 registration fee requirement. Meanwhile, DV-2026 selectees must complete their visa applications before September 30, 2026.
Major passport photo requirements updates are now in effect globally as of November 2025. The US has banned AI-edited photos with 300,000+ rejections in 2024, Germany requires digital-only submissions, and India enforces strict ICAO standards affecting millions of travelers worldwide.
Major US visa policy changes took effect in November 2025, including new interview location requirements, ended EAD automatic extensions, and Diversity Visa program delays. These updates affect millions of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants with immediate deadlines and new compliance requirements.
Major ID card requirement updates rolled out in November 2025 as Apple launched Digital ID for TSA checkpoints at 250+ airports, Maine introduced online REAL ID renewal, and the May 7, 2025 federal enforcement deadline approaches for domestic air travel and federal facility access.
New travel restrictions effective November 2025 are impacting millions of international travelers, including mandatory biometric registration in Europe, stricter U.S. visa interview requirements, and expanded UK ETA requirements for 83 countries. These changes represent the most significant updates to global travel regulations in over a decade.
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