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I-90 Processing Times in 2025: What to Expect and Plan
Form I-90 processing times jumped in 2025, with medians above eight months and many instances of 17–26 months. USCIS issues…
Current Processing Time for I-90 Replacement Green Card Applications
USCIS median I-90 processing has surged to about eight months as of September 21, 2025, driven by higher filings, backlogs,…
125% Poverty Thresholds for Sponsor Incomes in 2025: A Practical Guide
The 2025 income test for family-based sponsorship is 125% of HHS poverty guidelines, with higher figures for Alaska and Hawaii.…
I-693 Validity by Application: USCIS Updates for 2025
USCIS now ties Form I-693 to the single application it accompanies for cases filed or pending on/after June 11, 2025,…
Understanding 2025 I-864 Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support
Effective March 1, 2025, USCIS applies updated I-864 poverty guidelines: most sponsors need 125% of HHS poverty levels while active-duty…
245(i) After-Acquired Spouse: Updated Guide to Eligibility and Filing
USCIS confirms 245(i) still covers after-acquired spouses when a qualifying petition or labor certification was filed by April 30, 2001.…
Complete Guide to I-864 Poverty Guidelines and Sponsor Responsibilities
USCIS tightened I-864 scrutiny in 2025; officers may deny incomplete affidavits from August 1, 2025. Sponsors must meet 125% poverty…
I-693 Validity: How Long the Medical Exam Remains Valid
USCIS now requires most I-693s signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 to be valid only while the related application is pending,…