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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…
DS-260 vs DS-160: Key Differences for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
DS-160 is the online nonimmigrant visa form for temporary stays; DS-260 is the immigrant visa form for permanent residency and…
Can You Get a U.S. Passport with a Green Card? Naturalize
A Green Card does not equal citizenship or a U.S. passport. Naturalization—via Form N-400, tests, and the Oath—must come first.…
F-2 Visa Rejection Rate in 2025: Key Denial Trends and Stats
F-2 denials surged to roughly 40–50% in 2024–2025 amid tougher consular scrutiny and DHS rules replacing D/S with fixed admission…