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…
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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 up to 180 days before EAD expiry and use the latest form. Renewals filed on…
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…
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…
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…