How to Pay the I-485 Filing Fee: Step-by-Step Guide
As of April 2024, the I-485 filing fee is $1,440 for most applicants. Choose from money order, personal…
Can the I-485 Filing Fee Be Waived? Eligibility and Process Explained
USCIS grants I-485 fee waivers to eligible applicants demonstrating financial hardship by submitting Form I-912. Eligibility includes means-tested…
Is the Biometric Services Fee Included in the I-485 Filing Fee?
USCIS updated fees starting April 1, 2024, combining biometric fees into the $1,440 I-485 filing fee. New separate…
How to File Form I-485 for U.S. Permanent Residence
To become a U.S. permanent resident, file the current Form I-485 with all supporting documents and correct fees.…
Southern California Father and U.S. Citizen Arrested in ICE Raid, Family Says
ICE agents detained U.S. citizen Javier Ramirez during a Montebello raid in 2025. His family contests assault charges…
Omaha Food Plant Owner Claims Compliance After ICE Raids Halve Workforce
ICE raided Glenn Valley Foods, arresting 70 employees even though E-Verify was used. The company now faces capacity…
Aviation Experts Weigh In on India’s Air India AI171 Crash
Air India flight AI171 crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing 100+ people. The Boeing 787-8 lost…
Reagan Airport Pauses Flights for Trump’s Military Parade: Impact on Travelers
On June 14, 2025, Reagan National Airport closes flights for 3.5 hours for Trump’s military parade. Up to…
GOP Bill Proposes Ban and Deportation of Visa Holders Supporting Hamas
A GOP bill aims to ban visa holders supporting terrorist groups including Hamas. It covers public support and…
Sweden Requires New Work Permit Applications for Employer Changes in 2025
From 2025, Sweden mandates signed employment contracts and updated median salaries for work permits. Asylum seekers cannot switch…
Why Flight Attendants Must Take Mandatory Naps During Flights
New FAA regulations require flight attendants to have at least ten hours off and three hours resting on…
U.S. Reactivates Green Card Processing for Cubans on Parole: Key Facts
The US restarted green card applications for Cubans on parole after a court order halted program termination. Eligible…
Impact of Trump’s Chinese Student Visa Revocation on Iowa Universities
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. began revoking Chinese student visas linked to the Communist Party or critical…
An Inside Look at ICE’s Expanding Mission and Operations
Immigration enforcement is expanding rapidly as ICE increases detention beds, tripling local law enforcement partnerships and accessing IRS…