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China to Start Processing K Visa Applications on October 1, 2025
The K visa, launching October 1, 2025, provides flexible entry for young STEM talent into education, research, and startups without…
K-1 Visa by Country: Updated Statistical Analysis of Fiancé Visa Rates
USCIS sped up I-129F processing in 2024–2025, but consular interviews, enhanced vetting, and local capacity now mainly determine K-1 visa…
Understanding TPS Renewal Fee: Current Costs for Temporary Protected Status Extension
Beginning July 22, 2025, TPS applicants pay a $500 filing fee plus a $30 biometrics fee ($530 total); EADs cost…
Using the Correct I-131 Edition: 01/20/25 for Travel Documents
USCIS mandates I-131 edition 01/20/25 for filings postmarked April 4, 2025 onward; older or mixed editions are rejected. The form…
Immigration Medical Exam Validity: I-693 Expires With Each I-485
As of June 11, 2025 USCIS limits I-693 validity: exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 are valid only while I-485…
Reentry Permit Processing Time and I-131 Requirements for 2025
USCIS requires Form I-131 edition 01/20/25 from April 3, 2025; file from inside the U.S., complete biometrics domestically, and expect…
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 narrow diplomatic…
Adjustment of Status Fees for Green Cards: Attorney and USCIS Costs
As of Sept. 21, 2025, Form I-485 costs $1,225 (including biometrics); OBBBA would raise it to $1,500 pending USCIS rules.…