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2026 EB Green Card Outlook: Slow Progress and Regional Backlogs
Employment-based green card timelines in 2026 remain constrained: EB-2 India faces the worst delays and retrogression risk, EB-1 shows modest…
H-4 EAD in 2026: Processing Times, Delays, and What Improves
H-4 EADs are still available in 2026 but processing is slower and less predictable. Eligibility requires H-4 status and an…
Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 Explained: What It Means Now
Sen. Bernie Moreno’s Exclusive Citizenship Act would ban dual nationality, force a 12-month choice, and establish a national registry. Currently…
US Student Visa Denial: Missing Father’s Job Letter Costs Applicant
An F-1 applicant was denied after not presenting a father's employer letter, despite sufficient funds. Officers prioritize verifiable, steady income…
Rural North Carolina Nephrologist Stuck by New $100k H-1B Fee
A new $100,000 surcharge on certain H‑1B filings stranded nephrologist Vijaya Chelikani in Hyderabad, imperiling kidney care for over 165,000…
Rural North Carolina Nephrologist Stuck by New $100k H-1B Fee
A new $100,000 surcharge on certain H‑1B filings stranded nephrologist Vijaya Chelikani in Hyderabad, imperiling kidney care for over 165,000…
Minnesota Somalis Say ICE Enforcement Has Begun in Minnesota
Since late November and early December 2025, ICE operations in Minnesota resulted in 19 arrests and disrupted Somali communities. Schools…
ICE Resumes NC Enforcement as Three Arrested at Durham USCIS
A coordinated ICE enforcement surge in North Carolina included arrests at the Durham USCIS field office, targeting people attending immigration…