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I-90 Replacement Processing Times: Key Factors and Trends for 2025
Median I-90 processing times jumped to 8–12+ months by September 21, 2025, amid a USCIS backlog of over 11.3 million…
I-864 Poverty Guidelines 2025 Income thresholds for family sponsorship
The 2025 I-864 Poverty Guidelines increase income requirements for most family-based sponsors to 125% of federal poverty levels, effective March…
Nationality, Citizenship, and Birthplace: What Each Term Really Means
President Biden’s January 2025 order reaffirmed 14th Amendment birthright citizenship while noting exceptions for diplomats. Citizenship, nationality, and birthplace differ;…
2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines for Form I-864: Income Thresholds Explained
Effective March 1, 2025, Form I-864 sponsors must generally meet 125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines, with a 100% exception for…
Why Is My I-90 Delayed? Understanding 2025 Green Card Backlogs
Median I-90 processing times jumped to over eight months by September 21, 2025, amid USCIS backlogs and fewer completed cases.…
How Long Is the I-693 Medical Exam Valid for Visa Categories?
USCIS now links I-693 exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 to the specific pending application; denied or withdrawn cases void…
245(i) After-Acquired Spouse: Eligibility, Derivative Status, and Process
In 2025, 245(i) still lets some who entered without inspection seek green cards inside the U.S. if a qualifying petition…
Is Nationality Determined by Birthplace or by Legal Status?
Executive Order 14160 (effective Feb 19, 2025) restricts birthright citizenship to children with a U.S. citizen or LPR parent, excluding…