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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…
Birthright Citizenship in 2025: Courts Decide, Prompting Legal Battle
Executive Order 14160 sought to limit birthright citizenship for children of many noncitizen parents. Courts blocked the order; appeals largely…
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…
Crisis and Opportunity in US Visa Policy for Skilled Workers
In September 2025 the U.S. narrowed foreign-worker entry via a Presidential Proclamation, imposed a $100,000 H-1B fee, and launched a…
EB-5 Filing Fees Set to Jump Significantly Under 2025 Rule
DHS will publish a proposed rule on October 23, 2025, to sharply raise EB-5 filing fees under the RIA. Key…
North Texas Pastor Self-Deporting as Visa Backlog Blocks Green Card
Albert Oliveira and his family will self-deport in November 2025 after his R-1 visa expires, blocked by EB-4 green card…
Green Card Backlog Reform: Dignity Act and 2025 Updates
The Dignity Act of 2025 would expand per-country limits, introduce a $20,000 fast-track for 10+ year waiters, exclude dependents from…