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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 residency and…
Can You Get a U.S. Passport with a Green Card? Naturalize
A Green Card does not equal citizenship or a U.S. passport. Naturalization—via Form N-400, tests, and the Oath—must come first.…
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 fixed admission…
Green Card to Passport: Must Naturalize Under 2025 Civics Rules
In 2025 USCIS strengthened naturalization scrutiny by reinstating neighborhood checks and introducing a new civics test on October 20 requiring…
DS-260 vs DS-160: A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Visa Applicants
As of September 21, 2025, DS-160 (nonimmigrant) and DS-260 (immigrant) remain separate online forms. DS-160 has no filing fee but…
221(g) Passport Returned Without Stamping: Next Steps Explained
221(g) with passport returned is a temporary administrative pause under INA 221(g) for checks or documents. Applicants usually have one…
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) require in-person…
DS-260 vs DS-160: Which Visa Form Do You Need in 2025?
DS-160 is for temporary nonimmigrant travel; DS-260 is for consular immigrant visas. No major changes were reported through September 21,…