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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 Bona Fide Determination enables work authorization during this wait. USCIS workload and…
USCIS EAD Category Codes Explained: Eligibility and Extensions Guide
USCIS issues Employment Authorization Documents with category codes indicating eligibility. Applicants submit Form I-765, documents, and fees. Processing…
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…
TPS Holders Seek Court Protection for Their Immigration Status
TPS holders from countries like Haiti face status loss and deportation risks with terminations in 2025. Courts have…
Green Card Holders Must Carry Proof of Status At All Times
From April 11, 2025, Green Card holders and other noncitizens 14+ must register online using Form G-325R, be…
Texas A&M Ph.D. Student Detained by Immigration After Brother’s Wedding
Texas A&M student and lawful permanent resident Tae Heung Kim was detained over eight days at San Francisco…
DHS Launches Major Recruitment Drive Amid Mass Deportation Push
DHS’s $170 billion budget funds hiring 10,000 ICE officers and expanding detention capacities. The campaign includes incentives and…
Trump Urges ‘Courageous Men and Women’ to Join ICE Workforce
ICE is recruiting 10,000 agents from July 2025, offering signing bonuses and no education requirements for many jobs.…