Special Passport Acceptance Fairs for First-Time Applicants and Children
Special Passport Acceptance Fairs help first-time adult and child applicants with in-person submissions using Form DS-11. Processing ranges…
USCIS Announces New Immigration Fees Under H.R. 1 Effective July 22, 2025
Starting July 22, 2025, USCIS will enforce higher fees under H.R. 1 for asylum, employment authorization, and TPS…
Proposed H-1B Shift Prioritizes High Wages Over Lottery System
From FY 2027, the U.S. H-1B visa process shifts to wage-based selection prioritizing higher salaries. Employers must adjust…
IRCC Backlog Rises Again Despite Improved Study Permit Processing
Canada’s IRCC backlog grows in 2025, delaying permanent residence, work, visitor, and study permit processing. Study permits are…
Fixing America’s Visa Crisis: Prioritize Quality Over Quantity
The 2025 U.S. visa crisis features declines in F-1 visas and expanded H-2B visas, with immigrant backlogs over…
Hundreds of Iowa Meatpacking Workers Face Visa Revocations
JBS revoked 200 workers' visas at Ottumwa due to a May 2025 Supreme Court ruling ending TPS. Affected…
‘Temporary’ in Name Only: How TPS Lets Foreigners Stay in US Years
TPS protects immigrants from deportation due to crises but faces upcoming terminations for Haiti, Afghanistan, and more. Courts…
How to Calculate Taxable Social Security Benefits Using Provisional Income
For 2025, Social Security benefits taxation rules remain unchanged, with thresholds fixed since 1993. Taxable amounts depend on…
Green Card Renewal Gets Harder. Now Proof of U.S. Residence Matters
Green Card holders in 2026 face stricter residence checks and must use the latest I-90 editions for renewals,…
U.S. Hotels Increase Background Checks Amid Heightened Immigration Enforcement
U.S. hotels face stricter immigration enforcement in 2025 with a 36% rise in background checks after DHS reversed…
Germany’s Payment Card Rollout for Asylum Seekers Remains Incomplete
Since January 2025, Germany’s payment card for asylum seekers faces uneven adoption and a €50 cash withdrawal limit.…
Top Reasons USCIS Issued RFEs for H-1B Petitions in FY 2018
USCIS updated its RFE policies for H-1B petitions effective early 2025, emphasizing detailed documentation of specialty occupations and…
Seniority and Salary as Key Factors in Issuing H-1B Visas
The U.S. H-1B selection system will prioritize applicants based on wage levels and seniority from July 2025. Employers…
Tatkaal Passport Appointments Open at Pune PSK on July 19, 2025
The Pune PSK Tatkaal passport application requires original QR-coded documents, digital uploads through mAadhaar/DigiLocker, and strict compliance to…