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Global U.S. Visa Appointment Wait Times – April 25, 2025 Update

The U.S. Department of State has released its monthly update on global visa appointment wait times as of April 25,…

USCIS clarifies Alien Registration data after report sparks confusion

The Alien Registration rule, enforced from April 11, 2025, requires most non-citizens staying 30+ days in the U.S. to register…

Trump Administration plans to close U.S. embassies worldwide

Trump Administration plans could cut nearly half of the State Department budget and close 30 U.S. embassies. This would delay…

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.…