Mississippi Ends Refugee Resettlement Services After October 2025 Closure
Catholic Charities closure ends Mississippi’s refugee resettlement after October 2025. Existing refugees qualify for limited benefits. New arrivals…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Minnesota’s State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in 2025
Minnesota supports refugees admitted before January 27, 2025, with jobs, health care, and legal help. Asylum seekers with…
10 Essential Facts About the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
Recent CSPA changes in 2024 and 2025 improve age calculation methods and allow exceptions for delays caused by…
7 Key Differences Between Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas Explained
Immigrant visas grant permanent U.S. residency with sponsorship and thorough checks, while nonimmigrant visas allow temporary stays requiring…
12 Essential Points to Remember When Sponsoring a Child for U.S. Visa
Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents can sponsor children under 21 for visas. The process starts with Form…
6 Essential Steps for Consular Processing Outside the U.S.
To obtain a U.S. green card from abroad through consular processing, applicants must navigate six steps including petition…
10 Essential Steps to Take After Becoming a U.S. Citizen
New U.S. citizens should quickly apply for passports, register to vote, and update SSA and IRS records. They…
7 Essential Steps to Upgrade a Family-Based Petition from F2B to F1
To upgrade from F2B to F1, the petitioner must naturalize, USCIS notified, and the petition reclassified. Monitoring the…
5 Essential Points to Know Before Applying for U.S. Asylum
Asylum seekers must file Form I-589 within one year of arriving in the U.S. and pay a new…