Shashank Singh
Nationality, Citizenship, and Birthplace: What Each Term Really Means
President Biden’s January 2025 order reaffirmed 14th Amendment birthright citizenship while noting exceptions for diplomats. Citizenship, nationality, and…
How Long Is the I-693 Medical Exam Valid for Visa Categories?
USCIS now links I-693 exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 to the specific pending application; denied or withdrawn…
Is Nationality Determined by Birthplace or by Legal Status?
Executive Order 14160 (effective Feb 19, 2025) restricts birthright citizenship to children with a U.S. citizen or LPR…
Understanding the 125% Poverty Guideline for Form I-864 Support
As of March 1, 2025, sponsors must meet HHS-updated income thresholds equal to 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines—about…
NVC Phone Number, Hours, and Office Hours Explained for 2025
As of September 21, 2025, the NVC phone is 1-603-334-0700, open weekdays 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET. The center…
I-90 Processing Times in 2025: What to Expect and Plan
Form I-90 processing times jumped in 2025, with medians above eight months and many instances of 17–26 months.…
Current Processing Time for I-90 Replacement Green Card Applications
USCIS median I-90 processing has surged to about eight months as of September 21, 2025, driven by higher…
245(i) After-Acquired Spouse: Derivative Eligibility in AOS
245(i) permits adjustment for those with qualifying filings by April 30, 2001. After-acquired spouses aren’t independently grandfathered but…
Modi Announces Income Tax Relief, GST Cuts; Rs 2.5 Lakh Cr Savings
From September 22, 2025, India makes income up to â‚ą12 lakh tax-free and remaps GST to 5%, 18%,…
Is the $100k H-1B Fee a Tariff Tactic Against India?
A new $100,000 H-1B entry fee for 2025 has intensified India‑US trade talks ahead of Piyush Goyal’s Sept…
H-1B Fee Shakeup in 2025 Sparks Travel Confusion for Indian Workers
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions for workers abroad began September 21, 2025, aiming to curb low-wage…
Chaos at European Airports as Cyberattack Triggers Cancellations
A September 19 cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted automated check‑in across major European airports, causing delays, baggage issues…
ICE Targets Chicago Police Officers in High-Profile Recruitment Drive
ICE’s recruitment push in Chicago includes TV ads, a $50,000 bonus, and an age cap removal, drawing 18,000…
Migration surge strains Australian housing as supply lags behind
Rapid net migration—447,620 in the year to May 2025 and 33,230 arrivals in May—has outpaced housing supply, creating…
Congress Moves to Grant Citizenship to Intercountry Adoptees
The Adoptee Citizenship Act aims to restore automatic citizenship to 30,000–70,000 intercountry adoptees excluded by a 2001 cutoff.…