I-140 Approval Isn’t Residency: Understanding Green Card Steps Ahead
I-140 approval confirms employment-based eligibility and locks a priority date but does not grant a green card. Only…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
USCIS Modernizes Fee Payments with ACH Debit via Form G-1650
USCIS now accepts ACH electronic debits using Form G-1650 for mailed filings starting Aug. 29, 2025. Paper checks…
Gaps in E-Verify Put Roofing Contractors at Risk of Immigration Violations
Proposed Florida laws would require E‑Verify for all employers and increase fines up to $500,000. Roofing contractors face…
Indian National Rambhai Patel Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy Involving Staged Robberies
Rambhai Patel was sentenced to 20 months and ordered to forfeit $850,000 for organizing staged armed robberies used…
In-Person Interview Mandatory for H1B and L1 Visa Renewals
Effective September 2, 2025, most visa renewal interview waivers end; in-person interviews return for H-1B, L-1, student, and…
US Reinstates Decades‑Old Citizenship Vetting: Neighborhood Checks Return
USCIS reinstated neighborhood checks and tightened August 2025 screening for I-485 applicants, expanded social media vetting, and increased…
Catholic Charities East Bay Warns Community About Surge in Immigration Scams
(EAST BAY) Catholic Charities East Bay is warning the public about a surge in immigration scams that exploded…
Federal government considers expanding citizenship requirements and reviews tests
In 2025 USCIS tightened naturalization checks: five years of tax records, stricter travel and background review, updated Form…
New USCIS Rule Threatens H‑1B Dependents’ Education and Status
Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS requires Final Action Dates to calculate CSPA age, reversing 2023 Dates for Filing…