IRS Processes 98% of Returns Despite Staffing and Tech Strains Ahead of 2026
IRS maintains 98% processing rate in 2026 despite staffing shortages, though paper returns see significant delays and new…
U.S. Department of Transportation Issues October 2, 2026 Onboard Wheelchair Standards
The DOT set an Oct 2, 2026 deadline for new aircraft wheelchair standards but delayed enforcement for liability…
FMCSP Applicants Must Prove French Scores, Funds, and Program Length for IRCC Pilot
Canada extends the FMCSP through 2027, offering French-speaking students a direct path to permanent residency with NCLC 5…
What Pending I-485 Applicants Must Check Before Submitting Form I-131 for Advance Parole
New BIA ruling warns that Advance Parole travel now triggers inadmissibility bars for those with unlawful presence history;…
Somalia’s TPS Terminated: 705 Beneficiaries Must Seek New Status
The U.S. terminated Somalia's TPS on August 14, 2026. Work permits are now invalid, and 705 beneficiaries must…
How to Avoid Rejection When Filing the Updated Form I-539 After September 15, 2026
USCIS will reject old I-539 forms starting Sept. 15, 2026, with no grace period. New rules require fixed…
Guerrero Orellana Ruling Opens Bond Hearings for Immigrants in Yajure Hurtado Case
The First Circuit orders bond hearings for New England noncitizens, rejecting mandatory detention for those arrested in the…
USCIS to Reject Outdated Form Editions Starting Sept 15, 2026
Starting September 15, 2026, USCIS will reject outdated immigration form editions for H-4, F-1, and J-1 applicants with…
Form N-400 Guide: Green Card Holders Face New Naturalization Civics Test
New U.S. citizenship rules require the 2025 civics test for filings after October 2025, emphasizing residency, presence, and…
Form I-864 Affidavit of Support: Joint Sponsor Income Rules Explained
Learn the 2026 I-864 Affidavit of Support requirements, including new income thresholds, public-charge policy shifts, and joint sponsor…
Treasury Department, IRS Issue Guidance on Electronic Rollovers
IRS Notice 2026-49 introduces standardized forms and electronic procedures to simplify 401(k) to IRA rollovers and reduce lost…
I-485 vs DS-260: Green Card Paths Inside or Outside U.S.
Learn the differences between I-485 Adjustment of Status and DS-260 Consular Processing for U.S. permanent residence in 2026…
Form I-140: How EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 Petitions Work, Filing and Next Steps
USCIS restores authority to deny I-140 petitions without RFEs. New 2026 policy emphasizes complete initial evidence and updated…
DS-260 Guide: Navigating the U.S. Immigrant Visa via CEAC
The DS-260 is the key online application for U.S. immigrant visas. Learn about 2026 fees, NVC steps, and…