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College applications surge abroad as Trump visa crackdown deters students

Between May 28 and July 2025, U.S. policy tightened student visa screening and revocation powers, paused F, M, and J…

TSA Launches Pilot Letting Travelers Fly Without ID at 14 Airports

TSA added shoe-free screening July 8, 2025, and is rolling out Facial Recognition Technology from August 10, 2025. Biometric lanes…

How to Replace a Lost or Damaged OCI Card: Step-by-Step Guide

To replace a lost or damaged OCI card, report to police, apply on the OCI Services portal, upload passport, photo,…

2025 Subclass 494 Visa: Five-Year Regional Work Pathway to PR

To qualify for Subclass 494, secure an approved regional employer sponsor, a positive skills assessment, competent English, and three years’…

I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition: Detailed Eligibility and Steps Explained

All I-730 petitions now route to the Texas Service Center; filings postmarked September 2, 2025 or later will be rejected.…

I-698 Explained: Adjusting From Temporary to Permanent Resident Under 245A

To adjust from Section 245A temporary status, file Form I-698 (Jan 20, 2025 edition required May 28, 2025). Prove continuous…

I-687 Explained: Purpose, History, and Current Limited Uses (245A)

I-687 is now a legacy form accepted only for specific settlement classes or legacy IRCA cases. The IRCA legalization window…

I-612 Waiver Explained: Persecution and Exceptional Hardship Grounds

J-1 exchange visitors subject to Section 212(e) seeking waivers for persecution or exceptional hardship should file Form I-612 with USCIS,…