Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 18 months, USCIS: New 18-month validity across many categories
USCIS cut EAD validity from five years to 18 months effective Dec. 5, 2025, affecting refugees, asylees, adjustment…
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2026 USCIS Fees & Processing Times: What Immigrants Should Plan
On January 1, 2026 USCIS applies H.R. 1 inflation adjustments, increasing fees like I-765 to $560 and the…
Finland Work Visa 2025–2026: What Non-EU Applicants Must Know
To work in Finland in 2025–2026, non-EU/EEA nationals need a residence permit for employment obtained before starting work.…
2026 Outlook: Social Security COLA, Medicare Costs, Immigration
A 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 will raise average benefits modestly, but higher Medicare Part B premiums…
Wong Kim Ark Precedent Under Scrutiny as Birthright Case Advances
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a direct challenge to EO 14160, which seeks to end birthright citizenship…
Implications of the 2025 NSS for Immigration, India, and NRIs
The 2025 NSS centers immigration on national security, tightening border control and vetting for work, student, and family…
New EB-5 Bill Expands Housing, Speeds Affordable Green-Card Processing
A Senate bill by Sen. Gallego would steer EB-5 investment into affordable housing by expanding the $800,000 eligibility,…
India Extends Free 30-Day E-Visa for Russian Tourists and Group Visas
At a New Delhi summit, India announced fee waivers for 30-day e-tourist and group tourist visas for Russian…
Global Deportations of Indians (2020–2025): Keys to Safe Mobility
From 2020–2025 deportations of Indian nationals climbed across destinations, especially the U.S., driven by unauthorized work, fraud, and…
2026 OPT and STEM OPT: Timely Filing, Signatures, and Compliance
OPT plus STEM OPT is the main post‑graduation pathway for 2026 graduates. File Form I‑765 online within the…