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Is a Biometrics Appointment Mandatory for Green Card Renewal?
Green card biometrics appointments are required case-by-case by USCIS and must be attended if scheduled. Missing an appointment risks delays…
Eligibility Requirements to Start the Green Card Renewal Process
To keep your permanent residency, renew your Green Card using Form I-90 six months before expiry. Pay the $465 fee…
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewal Applicants
USCIS extended green card renewal validity to 36 months with new I-90 form required by January 2025. Expired cards don't…
Is There a Maximum Total Fee When Filing Multiple I-485 Forms for Family?
Families filing multiple I-485 applications must pay individual fees with no maximum total. Adults pay $1,440, children $950. Payments cannot…
Consulate Vs. Embassy: Understanding Their Key Differences
Embassies in capital cities handle diplomacy, while consulates in major cities assist with visas, passports, and emergencies. Use official embassy…
USCIS Initiates Removal Proceedings Against Over 26,000 Aliens Since February 2025
USCIS intensified immigration enforcement starting February 2025, issuing NTAs in more cases involving crimes and fraud. Over 26,700 removal proceedings…
USCIS Updates Guidance on Venezuela TPS Termination After SCOTUS Ruling
The Supreme Court ended Venezuela’s 2023 Temporary Protected Status, affecting nearly half a million Venezuelans. A small group with early…
USCIS Enforces New Medical Exam Rule Effective June 11, 2025
USCIS changed Form I-693 validity June 11, 2025, requiring submission with Form I-485 and using the 01/20/25 edition starting July…