Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
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 “gender” with “sex,” asks for sex-at-birth (M or F only), and disallows…
K-1 Visa Trends 2024–2025: USCIS Processing and Global Shifts
K-1 visa activity peaked in FY2024, but FY2025 brings a processing slowdown and stricter vetting. The Philippines remains…
Reentry Permit Processing Time for Form I-131: How Long?
As of September 21, 2025, Reentry Permit processing for Form I-131 ranges from about 6 to 17.5 months,…
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…
Understanding Adjustment of Status Attorney Fees and I-485 Costs
USCIS raised the I-485 filing fee to $1,225 in 2025 and will reject filings after August 21, 2025,…
TPS Renewal Fees and Payment Options: Key Changes Effective July 2025
New TPS fees effective July 22, 2025: $30 biometrics fee for re-registration (waivable), $500 initial TPS filing fee…
221(g) Passport Returned Without Stamping: What It Means for Your Visa
A 221(g) notice returns your passport unstamped while consulates perform additional checks or request documents; it is a…
Current Reentry Permit Processing Times for U.S. Permanent Residents
(UNITED STATES) U.S. permanent residents are waiting well over a year for travel documents that let them live…
The U.S. Citizenship Test Is Getting Tougher: Key Facts for 2025
USCIS will use a tougher civics test for N-400 filings on or after October 20, 2025: 128-question bank,…
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.…