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Can You Complete the Entire Green Card Renewal Process Online?
USCIS allows most permanent residents to renew their green card online using Form I-90. Pay $540, upload documents, sign digitally,…
How Social Media Now Plays a Role in Your US Visa Interview
US visa applicants in F, M, and J categories must disclose and publicize five years of social media accounts. This…
Do You Need a U.S. Job Offer for EB-2 NIW Eligibility?
EB-2 NIW enables advanced degree or exceptional ability applicants to apply for green cards without job offers or labor certification.…
Where to Place Payment in Your I-485 Application Package
Starting April 2024, the I-485 fee rose to $1,440. Applicants must submit separate payments for each form with proper placement.…
What Happens If I Accidentally Overpay My I-485 Filing Fee?
The $1,440 Form I-485 fee must be paid exactly to avoid processing issues. USCIS rarely refunds overpayments, only if applications…
Can My Spouse and Children Get Green Cards as EB-2 NIW Dependents?
EB-2 NIW applicants’ spouses and children under 21 can gain green cards as dependents either via U.S. adjustment of status…
Council and AILA Sue DHS, USCIS to Reveal Asylee Green Card Suspension Details
In March 2025, USCIS suspended green card processing for asylees and refugees. A June lawsuit seeks agency transparency on added…
What To Do If Your EB-2 NIW Petition Is Denied
In 2025, EB-2 NIW denial rates increased to 37.2%, surpassing EB-1A’s 25.1%, due to USCIS’s stricter evidence requirements. Applicants can…