2025 Guide: I-539 Processing and Derivative Nonimmigrant Filing Updates
Derivative nonimmigrants use Form I-539 to extend or change status. Premium Processing quickens eligible cases to 30 days.…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Minnesota Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Rates
In 2025, Minnesota enforces an $11.13 minimum wage for all workers, including immigrants and J-1 visa workers, eliminating…
Comprehensive Resources for Organizations Serving LA County Immigrants
Los Angeles County expands immigrant legal aid with RepresentLA, supported by IRLA’s budget requests for housing and labor…
Understanding the Differences Between Out of Status and Unlawful Presence
This analysis clarifies 'out of status' versus 'unlawful presence' under updated USCIS guidelines. Key details include re-entry bars…
USCIS Ends I-512 Combo Cards, Issues Separate EAD and AP Documents
USCIS stopped issuing the I-512 Combo Card in July 2025. Applicants receive separate EAD and Advance Parole documents…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Wisconsin 2025
Wisconsin’s refugee services in 2025 include financial, medical, and employment assistance, cut from 12 to 4 months of…
12 Essential Points to Know Before Applying for a Reentry Permit
Lawful permanent residents must file Form I-131 from within the U.S. and attend biometrics to apply for a…
8 Essential Facts About the I-140 Immigrant Petition Process
The I-140 petition is essential for employment-based green cards, requiring labor certification for most categories except EB-1A and…
State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens in West Virginia 2025
West Virginia’s 2025 rules impose a five-year Medicaid wait for non-citizens, require legal presence for driver’s licenses, and…