Fribourg and Zug Tighten Naturalization Rules in 2025
For 2025, Fribourg requires five years without social assistance for citizenship, up from three. Zug matches that rule,…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Greece Unfreezes Golden Visa Files as Turkish Demand Surges
After a six-month halt, Greece restarted the Golden Visa program, clearing backlogs and prompting Turkish demand that raised…
Are EB-2 and EB-3 Priority Dates Safe During a Government Shutdown?
During a shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded filings (I-140, I-485 if current) while DOL halts PERM and wage requests.…
USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions for Delays After Oct 30, 2025
Effective October 30, 2025 USCIS ended automatic 540-day EAD extensions for most categories. Renewals filed on or after…
No Formal I-485 Grace Period Extension Amid 2025 Shutdown, USCIS Says
USCIS did not extend I-485 filing deadlines for the 2025 shutdown; it will use existing discretion on a…
End of Shutdown: Refugee Admissions Not Fully Restarted; Next Steps
The January 2025 executive order paused USRAP on January 27, blocking most refugee admissions. A mid-2025 injunction allows…
Are Delays in Employment-Based Green Cards Likely to Continue?
Employers and foreign workers are bracing for longer waits on employment-based green cards after a federal shutdown halted…
Did shutdown changes impact naturalization, green cards, and refugees?
In October 2025, USCIS continued fee-funded adjudications but reduced public-facing services while prioritizing security vetting. PERM paused at…
Diversity Visa Start Date Still Unknown Amid DV-2027 Delays
The State Department delayed the DV-2027 registration start date while implementing entry-process changes, likely tied to a new…