Form I-485 Filing: When a Visa Number Is Required for Green Card Status
Essential 2026 updates for Form I-485 including new mandatory medical exam rules, discretionary policy changes, and August 2026…
USCIS Announces 60-Day Notice Prior to Requiring E-Filing Under Interim Final Rule
USCIS will mandate electronic filing for immigration forms starting August 11, 2026, following a staged transition and public…
USCIS Announces Interim Final Rule to Require Electronic Filing for Certain Immigration Forms
USCIS mandates online filing for selected forms starting August 11, 2026, to improve security and speed. Hardship waivers…
DHS Rule Lets USCIS Mandate Online Filing for Immigration Forms Starting Aug. 11
USCIS shifts to mandatory electronic filing starting August 11, 2026, to cut costs and improve security, with hardship…
New Form I-936 Allows $25 Waiver from Mandatory Electronic Filing Under Interim Final Rule
DHS introduces Form I-936 for e-filing waivers starting August 11, 2026, helping applicants facing hardship bypass mandatory online…
1099-DA Crypto Tax Guide: Prove Cost Basis to IRS Auditors
IRS Form 1099-DA guidance for 2026 requires taxpayers to document crypto cost basis to avoid overtaxation and satisfy…
Green Card Application 2026: Complete Evidence for Form I-485 to Avoid RFE
USCIS now may deny some Form I-485 cases without first sending an RFE or NOID. Applicants should file…
USCIS Can Deny Without RFE: Submit Complete Initial Evidence in 2026
New 2026 USCIS policy allows immediate denial of incomplete immigration applications without first requesting missing evidence or issuing…
IRS and DHS Gain Super-Creditor Powers to Seize Assets from Heirs Who Skip Tax Filing
The IRS utilizes super-creditor powers and ICE data-sharing to seize assets for unpaid taxes, with estate exemptions rising…
Newborn Abroad with NZ Visa Parents: Check Citizenship by Descent First
Newborns born abroad do not get New Zealand visas automatically. Check citizenship by descent first or add them…
Child Born Abroad: Dependant Application Needed for UK Skilled Worker Travel
Guide for 2026: How to manage UK citizenship or dependant visa applications for children born abroad, including documentation…
Nonpartisan Groups Now Allowed Voter Registration at Citizenship Ceremonies Under New USCIS Policy
A federal judge blocked a USCIS rule banning nonpartisan groups from registering voters at citizenship ceremonies, restoring access…
CBDT Circular 11/2024 Sets Procedure for Delayed Tax Refunds Under Section 119(2)(b)
India implements a tiered approval system for delayed tax refunds, delegating authority by claim amount to speed up…
How a Public Charge Bond Can Overturn a Denied Immigrant Visa Application
The State Department's 2026 Public Charge Bond Pilot Program lets certain visa applicants overcome financial inadmissibility by posting…