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DV-2026 Update: Cuba Ineligibility and UK Entrant Status Clarifications
A Department of State review found limited DV-2026 selection errors. Cuban natives are ineligible due to exceeding the 50,000 threshold.…
DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: A Complete Step-by-Step Application Guide
DV-2027 adds a $1 electronic registration fee due at entry, with registration expected in early October 2025 for about one…
How a Government Shutdown Affects EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 Green Cards
Starting October 1, 2025, USCIS continues fee-funded EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 and I-485 processing, while DOL’s OFLC suspends PERM and LCA actions. EB-1…
Can I Enter the U.S. on a K-1 Visa During a Government Shutdown?
A government shutdown does not by itself block entry for someone with a valid K-1 visa; CBP ports remain open…
Can U.S. Citizens File I-129F for K-1 During a Shutdown?
USCIS will accept I-129F petitions during the October 1, 2025 shutdown due to fee-based funding. The main risk is slower…
K-1 Visa Interviews During a Shutdown: Delays and Rescheduling
During government shutdowns, fee-funded K-1 visa services often continue but posts may reduce capacity. Applicants should monitor consulate notices, bring…
K-1 Fiancé(e)s: File I-485 and Work Authorization During Shutdown?
Despite the October 1, 2025 shutdown, USCIS remains open because of fee funding. K-1 spouses marrying within 90 days can…
Do Government Shutdowns Affect EB-5 Applications and I-829?
USCIS generally continues adjudicating EB-5 Form I-526 and I-829 during shutdowns because it is fee-funded, but Form I-924 Regional Center…