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Australia’s financial year change affects visa processing timelines

Australia’s financial year dictates visa caps, fee increases, and eligibility thresholds, with major changes each July. Processing often halts as…

USCIS warns immigrants their online activity may affect national security

USCIS is intensifying social media reviews for all visa, green card, and TPS applicants. Even deleted online content can affect…

B-2 visa applications must be filed through the U.S. Department of State

Apply for the B-2 visa through the U.S. Department of State, submitting DS-160 and attending an interview. USCIS is only…

USCIS now seeks home addresses and biometrics in H-1B cases

USCIS’s sudden 2025 shift to requiring biometrics for some H-1B cases, citing unexplained “potentially adverse information,” has heightened uncertainty for…

A-Number and USCIS Number: What Sets Them Apart for Immigrants

A-Number and USCIS Number are often identical and vital for U.S. immigration records. USCIS Case Number uniquely identifies individual applications.…

How to Register with USCIS Under the New 2025 Immigrant Registration Rule

Effective April 11, 2025, the 2025 Immigrant Registration Rule mandates online registration and biometrics for specific undocumented U.S. residents. This…

ICE cracks down in New York with major enforcement operation

The 2025 ICE operation in New York arrested 133 individuals, emphasizing public safety by targeting those with criminal backgrounds. Collaboration…

USCIS Staffing Cuts Threaten Extended Immigration Delays

In 2025, the U.S. battles immigration processing backlogs amid USCIS staffing challenges. Despite rumors, staffing has peaked. The DHS reversed…