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Trump Administration Fraud Patterns and Changes for Applicants
USCIS intensified fraud screening—including social media checks—and broadened the "good moral character" standard, contributing to a backlog of about 5…
IRCC Launches Personalized Processing Times for PR and Citizenship
IRCC’s new tool provides personalized processing-time estimates for permanent residence and citizenship based on filing date and queue position. It…
USCIS to Process H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, CW-1 Petitions During Shutdown
USCIS remains open to process I-129 and CW-1 petitions but DOL system outages can block required LCAs and temporary labor…
November 2025 vs. October 2025 Visa Bulletins — What Changed (and What Didn’t)
The U.S. Department of State’s Visa Bulletin serves as a monthly roadmap for immigrants, attorneys, and employers tracking when green…
Understanding November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Everything You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin each month and today is the time for November 2025 Visa…
Trump H-1B Crackdown: $100,000 Fee and Americans-First Policy
A $100,000 one-time fee will apply to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025 for workers abroad.…
How to Avoid Common Immigration Scams and Fraud
Immigration scams are unfortunately common and continue to evolve in more sophisticated ways. Scammers often impersonate government agencies or legal…
The 2025 Green Card Law Changes Every Holder Must Watch
USCIS tightened enforcement in 2025, increasing scrutiny of marriage-based Green Card filings, reducing RFEs, and mandating new form editions. Outdated…