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New U.S. Citizenship Process Adds Harder Civics Test and Stricter Vetting

A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a common hurdle in the U.S. naturalization process, especially under new 2025 testing standards.…

H-1B Lottery 2026: Understanding the 4-3-2-1 Weighted Selection

A new DHS rule replaces the random H-1B lottery with a weighted system based on wage levels. Starting in 2026,…

OPT Premium Delays Intensify Risk for F-1 Job Offers

Form I-765 allows F-1 students to apply for OPT and STEM OPT work authorization. Successful applications require a DSO-recommended I-20,…

DHS Expands Operation PARRIS in Minnesota to Review 5,600 Refugee Claims

DHS has launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota to enhance the integrity of refugee and green card cases. The operation introduces…

USCIS Raises Premium Processing Fees to $1,780 (March 2026)

Effective March 1, 2026, USCIS will raise premium processing fees for Form I-907 to combat inflation. This service offers 15-day…

February 2026 Visa Bulletin Predictions: Complete Analysis and Forecast

The U.S. Department of State is expected to release the February 2026 Visa Bulletin in early January 2026. Based on…

H-1B Overhaul via Executive Action: From Lottery to Weighted Selection

The H-1B program now prioritizes high-wage earners through a weighted selection system and a new $100,000 fee for overseas recruits.…

Government Warns About Green Card Scams Amid Tougher Immigration Moves

Federal authorities are warning green card applicants about sophisticated fee scams involving fake websites and payment apps. USCIS confirms that…