State Department Issues 2027 Green Card Advisory, DV-2027 Details
DV-2027 registration is on hold as of November 6, 2025, for system modernization and a $1 fee rollout.…
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Greece Revokes Refugee Status for Those Returning Home
On October 30, 2025 Greece declared it will strip refugees of status if they return to their home…
USCIS Tech Email Confusion Highlights Green Card Applicant Frustration
A misrouted USCIS developer bulletin mentioning API key rotation alarmed a green card holder but did not affect…
US Proposes Mandatory DNA and Biometrics for Immigration Applicants
On November 3, 2025 DHS proposed mandatory DNA and broader biometrics for all immigration applicants, including infants and…
New $1,000 Parole Fee Takes Effect Oct 16, 2025 for U.S. Entries
On October 16, 2025, DHS will begin collecting a $1,000 fee for each parole or re-parole event under…
Litigation Looms as USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions
Beginning October 30, 2025, USCIS ends automatic EAD extensions for renewals filed that day or later, impacting multiple…
How to Fast-Track Your EAD Renewal Before Expiration
Submit Form I-765 within 180 days of EAD expiry and use the latest form. Pay $410 or apply…
I-765 Renewal: Essential Documents Checklist with 2025 Update
The automatic 540-day extension for EAD renewals ends October 30, 2025. I-765 filers must file early, include complete…
What to Do When Your EAD Expires After Oct 30, 2025
Most automatic EAD extensions end October 30, 2025. If an EAD expires after that date, the worker must…