US Embassy Requires All Social Media Usernames From Past Five Years for Visa
Beginning June 2025, millions applying for F, M, and J visas must reveal all social media usernames used…
Fee Waivers for Form I-485: Largely Unavailable for Most Applicants
As of June 2025, fee waivers for Form I-485 are mostly unavailable except for humanitarian asylum seekers, refugees,…
Accepted Payment Methods for USCIS Form I-485 Fee Explained
Effective April 2024, USCIS raised Form I-485 fees to $1,440 and mandates separate payments per form. Payment options…
Which USCIS Form Is Required to File an EB-2 NIW Petition?
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver enables self-petitioning with Form I-140, skipping job offer and labor certification if work…
Do Special Immigrant Applicants Pay the Same I-485 Filing Fee?
The Form I-485 filing fee is $1,440, but special immigrant categories like military personnel, refugees, and juveniles qualify…
How to Calculate Total I-485 Filing Fees for Family of Four
USCIS increased I-485 fees in April 2024. Adults pay $1,440 each; children under 14 pay $950 with a…
Can I File a Second EB-2 NIW Petition After Rejection?
You may refile your EB-2 NIW petition after rejection without limits by addressing denial reasons, submitting new evidence,…
Removing Conditions on a Conditional Green Card: Key Steps for 2026
Conditional residents must file to remove residency restrictions within 90 days of their card's expiration. Using Form I-751…
Essential Documents to Include in Your EB-2 NIW Application Package
The EB-2 NIW enables advanced degree holders to self-petition for U.S. residency by demonstrating national interest contributions. Applicants…
Do I Need a Separate Check for Each Family Member’s I-485 Filing?
USCIS updated fee rules now mandate separate payments for each Form I-485, I-765, and I-131 filed. Each I-485…
Can I Pay One Fee for All Family Members’ I-485 Forms?
USCIS mandates separate payment for each Form I-485 and related forms. Each payment must be exact and individual…
Can I Use Premium Processing for My EB-2 NIW Case in 2025?
Since January 2023, EB-2 NIW petitioners can request premium processing for a $2,500 fee to get USCIS decisions…
Will USCIS Reject My I-485 If Fee Waiver Is Denied?
Fee waiver denial for Form I-485 requires payment or leads to application denial. USCIS issues RFE or NOID…
ICE Detains Texas Woman on Honeymoon Despite Pending Green Card
Ward Sakeik’s detention despite a pending green card exposes gaps in U.S. immigration policy, especially affecting stateless individuals.…