IRS Adds Digital Certification to Individual Online Account Tax Compliance Reports
The IRS launched a digital Tax Compliance Report on August 20, 2026, allowing taxpayers to prove compliance without…
IRS Processes 98% of Returns Despite Staffing and Tech Strains Ahead of 2026
IRS maintains 98% processing rate in 2026 despite staffing shortages, though paper returns see significant delays and new…
DV-2026 Winners Stranded by Indefinite U.S. Consulate Pause: Next Steps
DV-2026 visa issuance remains paused while the State Department reviews screening and vetting. Selectees can still file and…
Court to Hear Medani V. Trump Challenge to Diversity Visa Suspension on Aug 27
A federal court will hear arguments August 27 on whether to force the restart of Diversity Visa processing…
Project Insight 2.0 Launch Set for Jan 2028 to Speed Up Income Tax Refunds
India launches AI-driven Project Insight 2.0 on Jan 27, 2028, to automate tax verification, curb refund delays, and…
USCIS to Reject Outdated Form Editions Starting Sept 15, 2026
Starting September 15, 2026, USCIS will reject outdated immigration form editions for H-4, F-1, and J-1 applicants with…
Form N-400 Guide: Green Card Holders Face New Naturalization Civics Test
New U.S. citizenship rules require the 2025 civics test for filings after October 2025, emphasizing residency, presence, and…
Form I-864 Affidavit of Support: Joint Sponsor Income Rules Explained
Learn the 2026 I-864 Affidavit of Support requirements, including new income thresholds, public-charge policy shifts, and joint sponsor…
UK Cuts Asylum Appeals to 24-Week Limit, Replacing 67-Week Wait Under New Act
UK launches 24-week target for asylum appeals in August 2026 to cut 67-week delays, save £6.9 billion, and…
How USCIS and DOJ Detect Sham Marriages in Green Card Fraud Cases
U.S. authorities charge 11 in a 1,000-case marriage fraud ring. 2026 enforcement includes mandatory interviews, home visits, and…
I-485 vs DS-260: Green Card Paths Inside or Outside U.S.
Learn the differences between I-485 Adjustment of Status and DS-260 Consular Processing for U.S. permanent residence in 2026…
Form I-140: How EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 Petitions Work, Filing and Next Steps
USCIS restores authority to deny I-140 petitions without RFEs. New 2026 policy emphasizes complete initial evidence and updated…
Form I-131 Explained: Advance Parole, Reentry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents
Form I-131 covers advance parole, reentry permits, refugee travel documents, and TPS authorization. USCIS says travelers must match…
USCIS Interim Final Rule: Mandatory E-Filing Means Immediate Rejection of Paper Applications
USCIS mandates online filing for specific forms starting August 2026. Paper filings without a $25 hardship waiver will…