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What If I-485 Fee Changes After Mailing But Before USCIS Receives It?
Effective April 1, 2024, USCIS raised the I-485 filing fee to $1,440. The fee depends on the application receipt date,…
Do I Need to Pay a Separate Fee for Work Permit After Filing I-485?
As of April 1, 2024, USCIS requires separate filing fees for Form I-765. Applicants filing I-485 earlier avoid extra fees.…
Form I-485 Not Eligible for Fee Waiver Using Form I-912, USCIS Confirms
Form I-485 is not eligible for fee waivers via Form I-912, except for specific exemptions like VAWA. Submitting fee waiver…
What Are the Main Causes of Delays in Green Card Renewal Process?
USCIS green card renewals now take 18 to 24 months due to high application volumes, suspensions impacting refugees, and added…
USCIS Revises Policy on Disclosure of Derogatory Information
USCIS’s June 2025 policy mandates notifying applicants of unknown derogatory information used in immigration decisions. This all-benefit update ensures fairness…
Am I Required to Work Only in My Proposed Field After EB-2 NIW Approval?
EB-2 NIW grants green cards without employer sponsorship. Cardholders can change jobs but should remain in related fields. USCIS reviews…
Estimated Total Cost for Green Card Renewal Process in 2025
Green card renewal in 2025 costs $415 online or $465 by mail, with no biometric fee. File Form I-90 online…
Essential Documents Needed for Your Green Card Renewal Application
Permanent residents must renew green cards using Form I-90 about six months before expiry. The fee is $540, and processing…