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H-1B Visa Fears Drive Man to Spend $8,000 on Flights

The Sept 21, 2025 proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed for workers outside the U.S.,…

K-1 Visa by Country: Updated Statistical Analysis of Fiancé Visa Rates

USCIS sped up I-129F processing in 2024–2025, but consular interviews, enhanced vetting, and local capacity now mainly determine K-1 visa…

Understanding TPS Renewal Fee: Current Costs for Temporary Protected Status Extension

Beginning July 22, 2025, TPS applicants pay a $500 filing fee plus a $30 biometrics fee ($530 total); EADs cost…

Using the Correct I-131 Edition: 01/20/25 for Travel Documents

USCIS mandates I-131 edition 01/20/25 for filings postmarked April 4, 2025 onward; older or mixed editions are rejected. The form…

Reentry Permit Processing Time and I-131 Requirements for 2025

USCIS requires Form I-131 edition 01/20/25 from April 3, 2025; file from inside the U.S., complete biometrics domestically, and expect…

Dropbox in India Sept 2025: Ended; In-Person Interviews Now Required

Effective September 2, 2025, India largely lost U.S. Dropbox interview waivers for H‑1B and most nonimmigrant visas. Only narrow diplomatic…

Adjustment of Status Fees for Green Cards: Attorney and USCIS Costs

As of Sept. 21, 2025, Form I-485 costs $1,225 (including biometrics); OBBBA would raise it to $1,500 pending USCIS rules.…

TPS Renewal Costs 2025: Updated Fees, Biometrics, and EAD Guidance

From July 22 and effective September 21, 2025, TPS fees rose: $500 for filing plus a $30 biometrics fee (waivable…