What Is a Visa Bond and Who the State Department Targets
Beginning August 20, 2025, a one-year pilot may require selected Malawi and Zambia B-1/B-2 applicants to post refundable…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Purdue pharmacy student Yeonsoo Go released after ICE detention
Purdue student Yeonsoo Go, on an R-2 dependent visa valid through December 2025, was detained after a New…
From $15,000 Bond to Stricter Rules: 5 Key US Visa Changes
U.S. visa policy reforms from 2025 include a visa bond pilot for Malawi and Zambia travelers, a $250…
USCIS Updates Family-Based Green Card Rules Effective August 2025
USCIS's August 2025 policy update tightens family-based green card petition reviews with heightened fraud checks. Approval of Form…
Traveling Internationally on Advance Parole with Pending I-601 Waiver Risks
Advance Parole allows travel during green card processing, but traveling with a pending I-601 waiver risks denial by…
Correct Filing Fees and Payment Methods for I-130, I-485, I-765 Concurrent Filing
Eligible immigrants in the U.S. can concurrently file Forms I-130, I-485, and I-765 with separate fees totaling $2,375.…
Traveling on Emergency Advance Parole May Risk Abandonment of Pending Regular Application
Emergency Advance Parole travel won’t cancel pending regular Advance Parole applications automatically. Missing biometrics or evidence requests may…
Risks and Procedures for Traveling with Expired Green Card and I-797 Notice
Traveling with expired Green Cards and only an I-797 extension notice risks denied boarding and re-entry delays. Getting…
What to Do When USCIS Reopens Your I-485 But Status Shows Denied
USCIS may deny your I-485 application but allows filing a Motion to Reopen with Form I-290B within 30…