I-693 Validity and Expiration: 2025 Rules for Pending Applications
From June 11, 2025, I-693s signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 remain valid only while the related application is…
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How to Meet I-864 Poverty Guidelines for Immigration in 2026
The 2026 Poverty Guidelines, effective March 1, 2026, raise the I-864 income floor to $27,050 for a household…
2026 Poverty Guidelines for Form I-864: Thresholds and Obligations
USCIS adopted the 2026 Poverty Guidelines for Form I-864: most sponsors need 125% of the guideline ($27,050 for…
Current U.S. Citizenship Test Rules: Questions, Pass Score, Exemptions
The 2025 U.S. Naturalization Test requires 12 correct answers from 128 questions for those filing N-400 applications on…
US Corporate Immigration Under Strain: Policy Hurdles and Enforcement
2025 brought stricter enforcement and new rules—OBBBA and mandatory registration—raising RFEs, site visits, and delays for H-1B, PERM,…
Bahamas Blocks Haitians from U.S. Visa Interviews Amid Shifts
Bahamian authorities refuse entry to Haitians seeking U.S. visa interviews, clashing with a Sept 6, 2025 State Department…
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Immigration Risks Amid Federal Espionage Fears
A Berkeley Lab postdoc’s J-1 renewal entered Administrative Processing after requests about funding and Chinese collaborations. Despite the…
USCIS Destruction of OPT EAD Card Before Delivery Raises Alarm
A 2025 USCIS processing error printed a July 15 start date on an EAD despite August 13 OPT…
New 2025 EAD Fees for Asylum Seekers: What Could Cost Your Renewal
USCIS now charges $550 for initial asylum-related EADs from July 22, 2025; renewals cost $745 online. Applications without…