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US Siblings Green Card: Who Qualifies, Costs, and Waiting Times

Citizens 21+ file Form I-130 to sponsor siblings; USCIS approval takes 12–18 months but Visa Bulletin limits in F4 cause…

German Visa Delays Leave Iranian Families Stranded and Separated

Following the June 16 embassy closure, over 6,000 Iranian visa applicants face months-long delays—especially 4,000 family-reunification cases. Students lose placements;…

Thanksgiving Travel Rush 2025: Essential Tips for Visa Holders

Record travel is expected for Thanksgiving 2025, peaking Nov. 26 and 30. Visa holders face extra screening; bring printed documents,…

UK Allows Gazan Scholars on Fully Funded Scholarships to Bring Family

The UK reversed its ban on dependants for Gazan students with fully funded scholarships on 29 October 2025. Partners and…

Staying in the U.S. through Marriage: A Practical Guide for Immigrants

USCIS now demands civil marriage certificates (effective March 3, 2025) and tightens checks on marriage validity. K-1 visas require marriage…

Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope

The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused, consular calendars…

Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup

2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus a $1,000…

November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Country-by-Country Quick-Scan vs October

November 2025 shows stability for India in the Visa Bulletin: F2B advances nine days to 01DEC16 while employment-based Final Action…