USCIS Updates Family-Based Green Card Rules Effective August 2025
USCIS's August 2025 policy update tightens family-based green card petition reviews with heightened fraud checks. Approval of Form…
Traveling Internationally on Advance Parole with Pending I-601 Waiver Risks
Advance Parole allows travel during green card processing, but traveling with a pending I-601 waiver risks denial by…
USCIS Reinstates Screening and Vetting Standards to Prioritize American Safety
USCIS tightened immigration vetting from August 1, 2025, focusing on asylum, family visas, and student applicants. Enhanced interviews…
Employers Must Flag Revoked EADs Using E Verify Status Change Report
From July 15, 2025, employers using E Verify must check revoked EADs via the Status Change Report and…
Mamdani Prepares for US Reentry Clash Amid GOP Deportation Demands
Republicans accuse Zohran Mamdani of fraud and extremism, demanding DOJ investigate his 2018 citizenship. Mamdani won NYC mayoral…
USCIS Tightens Family-Based Green Card Vetting Starting August 2025
USCIS updates family-based Green Card policies effective August 1, 2025, mandating stricter evidence and interviews to prevent fraud.…
USCIS Intensifies Crackdown on Marriage Fraud in Green Card Applications
USCIS’s 2025 policy intensifies checks on marriage-based green cards, mandates new form editions, and allows deportation after approval…
Understanding Priority Dates and Visa Bulletin for EB-3 Applicants
EB-3 visas require employer sponsorship, PERM certification, and meeting job qualifications. The Priority Date and Visa Bulletin control…
Trump Administration Proposes Tougher US Citizenship Test Standards
Starting August 2025, the US will enforce a stricter citizenship test and prioritize H-1B visa applicants offering higher…
U Visa Processing Time After Biometrics: What to Expect in 2025
U visa applicants experience lengthy processing times—12 to 32 months post-biometrics and 5 to 7 years total. A…
EAD Work Permit Guide: Category Codes, Fees, and Renewal Rules
An EAD is the Form I-766 card that proves you may work in the United States. Here is…
USCIS Workload’s Impact on Recent H-4 EAD Processing Delays
USCIS delays H-4 EAD work permits beyond six months in 2025, amid a 77% rise in applications and…
Why H-4 EAD Processing Times Have Increased Drastically in 2025
H-4 EAD processing delays of 4–12 months in 2025 follow the DHS agreement’s end. USCIS processes EADs separately,…
Green Card Holder Detained at SFO Transferred to Arizona Center
South Korean green card holder Tae Heung Kim was detained at San Francisco Airport due to a minor…