Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
Putin Grants Russian Citizenship to Tara Reade, Biden Accuser
Vladimir Putin granted Tara Reade Russian citizenship via decree on September 22, 2025, bypassing the five-year residency rule. Reade moved to Russia in 2023, appeared on state media, and her…
Chinese American Green Card Holders Rush to U.S. Citizenship
A rush of naturalization filings among Chinese American green card holders in 2024–2025 reflects election-year fears and faster…
New HUD Initiative Demands Verified Citizenship for Section 8 Housing
HUD requires PHAs to verify citizenship or eligible immigration status for every Section 8 tenant by September 2025,…
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…
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);…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…