Doctors May Get Exemption from $100,000 H-1B Fee, Report Says
A September 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions. The White House suggests physicians…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Understanding TPS Renewal Fee: Current Costs for Temporary Protected Status Extension
Beginning July 22, 2025, TPS applicants pay a $500 filing fee plus a $30 biometrics fee ($530 total);…
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.…
Immigration Medical Exam Validity: I-693 Expires With Each I-485
As of June 11, 2025 USCIS limits I-693 validity: exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 are valid only…
Reentry Permit Processing Time and I-131 Requirements for 2025
USCIS requires Form I-131 edition 01/20/25 from April 3, 2025; file from inside the U.S., complete biometrics domestically,…
Adjustment of Status Fees for Green Cards: Attorney and USCIS Costs
As of Sept. 21, 2025, Form I-485 costs $1,225 (including biometrics); OBBBA would raise it to $1,500 pending…
TPS Renewal Costs 2025: Updated Fees, Biometrics, and EAD Guidance
From July 22 and effective September 21, 2025, TPS fees rose: $500 for filing plus a $30 biometrics…
DS-260 vs DS-160: Key Differences for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
DS-160 is the online nonimmigrant visa form for temporary stays; DS-260 is the immigrant visa form for permanent…
F-2 Visa Rejection Rate in 2025: Key Denial Trends and Stats
F-2 denials surged to roughly 40–50% in 2024–2025 amid tougher consular scrutiny and DHS rules replacing D/S with…