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How to Calculate 125% of the Poverty Line for Sponsorship (2025)
Effective April 7, 2025, HHS updated Federal Poverty Guidelines that set the income lines for Form I-864. Most sponsors must…
Impact of the 2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines on Form I-864
Effective March 1, 2025, the HHS poverty guidelines set income floors for Form I-864 sponsors: 125% of poverty (100% for…
Nationality at Birth on Immigration Forms: A Practical Guide
Confusing Nationality with Place of birth caused immigration delays in 2024–2025. DHS’s April 11, 2025 rule increased biographic detail but…
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.…