Shashank Singh
H-1B $100K Fee Shocks Indians, Urges Strategic Future Planning
A one-time $100,000 fee will apply to new H‑1B petitions filed on or after September 20, 2025, excluding…
Dropbox in India Sept 2025: Ended; In-Person Interviews Now Required
Effective September 2, 2025, India largely lost U.S. Dropbox interview waivers for H‑1B and most nonimmigrant visas. Only…
TPS Renewal Costs 2025: Updated Fees, Biometrics, and EAD Guidance
From July 22 and effective September 21, 2025, TPS fees rose: $500 for filing plus a $30 biometrics…
DS-260 vs DS-160: Key Differences for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
DS-160 is the online nonimmigrant visa form for temporary stays; DS-260 is the immigrant visa form for permanent…
F-2 Visa Rejection Rate in 2025: Key Denial Trends and Stats
F-2 denials surged to roughly 40–50% in 2024–2025 amid tougher consular scrutiny and DHS rules replacing D/S with…
US Visa Dropbox in India September 2025: What’s Available Now
As of September 2, 2025, the U.S. curtailed the Dropbox Interview Waiver: most visa categories (H1B, F1, L1)…
F-2 Visa Denial: Top 6 Reasons and How to Strengthen Your Case
F-2 rejection rates hit roughly 47% in 2025 due to stricter screening, weak financial evidence, and doubts about…
Why the F2 Visa Rejection Rate Matters for Student Families
F2 denials rose to ~47% in 2023 and near 50% in early 2025, disrupting families of F-1 students.…
How to Calculate 125% of the Poverty Line for Sponsorship (2025)
Effective April 7, 2025, HHS updated Federal Poverty Guidelines that set the income lines for Form I-864. Most…
Understanding I-131 Edition Date Requirements for USCIS Filings
USCIS requires the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-131 for filings postmarked on/after April 4, 2025. The form replaces…
J-1 Waiver Costs: Attorney Fees and Government Fees Explained
In 2025, J-1 waiver costs usually fall between $1,500 and $7,000+, combining attorney fees ($1,200–$5,000+) and government filing…
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USCIS now links I-693 exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 to the specific pending application; denied or withdrawn…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…