Visa Verge
Poll Finds More Americans Say Companies Benefit From Legal Immigration
A September 2025 AP-NORC poll finds 51% of adults see skilled legal immigrants as a major benefit to…
New HUD Initiative Demands Verified Citizenship for Section 8 Housing
HUD requires PHAs to verify citizenship or eligible immigration status for every Section 8 tenant by September 2025,…
Like Prime, but with Humans: How AI Expands Immigration Enforcement
The 2025 push pairs Palantir’s ImmigrationOS with DOGE-driven data interoperability to scale deportations using AI. A $30 million…
U.S. Student Visa Arrivals Fall to Four-Year Low, Led by Asia Drop
International student visas plunged to a four-year low in H1 2025, led by 44% and 24% drops from…
ICE to Evacuate Broadview Chicago Facility After Protests
ICE evacuated the Broadview processing facility around September 21, 2025, amid protests and an enforcement surge. Operation Midway…
Avelo Suspends MHT Service: What It Means for New Hampshire Travelers
Avelo will suspend service at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, ending operations on January 5, 2026. Several nonstop leisure routes…
Using the Correct I-131 Edition: 01/20/25 for Travel Documents
USCIS mandates I-131 edition 01/20/25 for filings postmarked April 4, 2025 onward; older or mixed editions are rejected.…
221(g) Passport Returned Without Stamping: Next Steps Explained
221(g) with passport returned is a temporary administrative pause under INA 221(g) for checks or documents. Applicants usually…
K-1 Visa Trends 2024–2025: USCIS Processing and Global Shifts
K-1 visa activity peaked in FY2024, but FY2025 brings a processing slowdown and stricter vetting. The Philippines remains…
Reentry Permit Processing Time for Form I-131: How Long?
As of September 21, 2025, Reentry Permit processing for Form I-131 ranges from about 6 to 17.5 months,…
Understanding Adjustment of Status Attorney Fees and I-485 Costs
USCIS raised the I-485 filing fee to $1,225 in 2025 and will reject filings after August 21, 2025,…
Impact of the 2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines on Form I-864
Effective March 1, 2025, the HHS poverty guidelines set income floors for Form I-864 sponsors: 125% of poverty…
Current Reentry Permit Processing Times for U.S. Permanent Residents
(UNITED STATES) U.S. permanent residents are waiting well over a year for travel documents that let them live…
125% Poverty Thresholds for Sponsor Incomes in 2025: A Practical Guide
The 2025 income test for family-based sponsorship is 125% of HHS poverty guidelines, with higher figures for Alaska…
NVC Phone Numbers and Hours: The Complete Contact Guide
In 2025 the NVC in Portsmouth keeps weekday phone service 7 a.m.–midnight ET and remains the primary U.S.…