As international travel increases during the holiday season, questions about visas, reentry, and changing immigration policies are becoming more urgent. New U.S. travel restrictions scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026 may impact certain travelers depending on nationality, visa status, and location at the time the policy goes into effect.

Below is a practical overview of the policy changes and what families should understand before traveling abroad.

Recent headlines about “vigorous screening” for Green Card applicants have caused confusion and unnecessary fear. In reality, USCIS has always conducted comprehensive background, security, and FBI checks.

This article explains what the screening process truly involves, what has not changed in the law, and how applicants can protect themselves by confirming eligibility before filing.

Immigrating as a family is complex. Discover the 5 mistakes immigrant families make when applying for U.S. immigration—and how Attorney Tatiauna Holland’s 10+ years of experience and clients from 30+ countries can help your family prepare the right way.