Published December 23, 2025 Several US immigration policy updates were announced in the last two weeks—some were announced officially and some were only announced through social media with no official […]
Navigating the U.S. immigration system is never simple—and for artists of the transgender, gender-nonconforming, and intersex (TGNCI) community seeking to work in the US, the process can present unique challenges […]
In August 2025, Tamizdat produced a webinar with the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), designed to help performing arts and music venues […]
USCIS regular processing times have gone from bad to worse: This affects anyone who needs an O or P visa, or any other petition-based visa. Petition processing times are going […]
Last updated: March 26, 2025 Creating an FAQ about US immigration is no easy task right now. Predictably, the media coverage of recent events at US ports of entry and […]
Dear friends and colleagues, As you may recall from our September update, a recent change of procedure at USCIS has O and P visa petitions all going to the Texas […]