Form I-485 Fee and Payment Rules: USCIS No Longer Takes Checks
The Form I-485 fee is $1,440 by mail or $1,390 online, unchanged since April 2024. What did change:…
Can I Pay the I-485 Filing Fee Using a Credit Card?
USCIS updated I-485 form fees to $1,440, requiring separate payments for I-765 and I-131. Credit card payment is…
Which Is Faster: Marriage Green Card Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status?
Marriage green card applicants choose between Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing based on location. Processing times vary:…
USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal to 36 Months: What You Should Do
Green card renewal applicants now receive a 36-month extension via their I-90 receipt notice to combat 2026 backlogs.…
Is There a Maximum Total Fee When Filing Multiple I-485 Forms for Family?
Families filing multiple I-485 applications must pay individual fees with no maximum total. Adults pay $1,440, children $950.…
Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil Can Remain Detained Over Green Card Lies
Khalil’s detention following disputed green card fraud claims has sparked national concerns about political targeting under U.S. immigration…
US July 2025 Visa Bulletin Shows EB-3 Relief for Indian Green Card Applicants
Indians seeking employment-based green cards face a stagnant EB-2 final action date and a small advancement in EB-3…
July 2025 Visa Bulletin Shows Minimal Green Card Progress for India
India’s employment-based green card wait barely improves in July 2025, moving just one week in EB-3. Other nations…
Sudbury Reveals Priority Sectors for New Permanent Residence Pathways
Greater Sudbury’s Rural and Francophone Pilots provide 570 permanent residence nominations for priority labor sectors. Employer-driven applications require…
Skilled Immigrants Opting Out of H-1B for Faster Green Cards
Skilled immigrants face tough H-1B competition, prompting them to pursue EB-1A and EB-5 green cards for quicker permanent…
Old Criminal Convictions Blocking Some Green Card Holders From U.S. Return
U.S. authorities have intensified detentions of green card holders with any criminal history since early 2024, despite no…
Ohio May Ban Green Card Holders from Buying Land Near Infrastructure
Ohio's HB 1 and SB 88 seek to restrict land purchases by green card holders from countries like…
Indian Man’s Marriage Fraud for Green Card Unveiled by US Agencies
Makwana admitted marriage fraud via fake documents and a $10,000 payment. USCIS tightened 2025 rules with new forms…
Norway’s Permanent Residence Rule Changes Await Post-Election Developments
Norway’s permanent residence rules remain unchanged before September 2025 elections. Staffing agency restrictions and European policies influence residence.…