USCIS Requires Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Immigration Forms
USCIS mandates electronic payments for paper filings from Oct. 28, 2025. Use Form G-1450 for card charges or…
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New U.S. Citizenship Test Rules Spark Concerns Over Access
Beginning October 20, 2025, the civics test will have 20 oral questions with a 12-correct passing score and…
Court Upholds Strict Procedure for TCN Permit and Residency Appeals
On October 17, 2025, Malta’s court ruled that only TCN applicants can file appeals and that appeals cannot…
Five US Visa Updates Before Applying: Includes $250 Integrity Fee
Starting late 2025, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee, largely end interview waivers, and limit…
Filing Form I-751: Remove Conditions on Marriage-Based Residence
Form I-751 removes the two-year condition for marriage-based conditional residents. File jointly within the 90-day pre-expiration window or…
Staying in the U.S. through Marriage: A Practical Guide for Immigrants
USCIS now demands civil marriage certificates (effective March 3, 2025) and tightens checks on marriage validity. K-1 visas…
2025 USCIS Form G-1055 Updates: New Biometric Fees
USCIS revised the G-1055 on October 2, 2025, adding an $85 biometric fee for specific EOIR forms and…
How to Pay the $100,000 H-1B Restriction Removal Via Pay.gov
Use the official pay.gov H-1B VISA PAYMENT TO REMOVE RESTRICTION FORM to submit a $100,000 payment. Ensure all…
USCIS gives calcification on H-1B $100k fee rule: Who pays and Who don’t
Effective Sept 21, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, certain H-1B petitions require a $100,000 payment or DHS exception.…