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.…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
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 DV-2027 registration in November 2025 while it changed the entry process. Update: a federal…
United Airlines Must Face Windowless Window Seat Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled United Airlines must face a lawsuit for selling windowless 'window seats' to over 1…
Predictions: December 2025 Visa Bulletin Detailed Analysis
After conducting an in-depth analysis of the October 2025 and November 2025 Visa Bulletins, a critical pattern emerges…