U.S. Visa Challenges: Sudan Without Local Consulate, Manila Interviews Denied Without Originals
Khartoum’s embassy closure leaves Sudanese without local consular services, requiring travel abroad. Many posts reopened unevenly; Manila now…
March 2025 Visa Bulletin Brings Key Updates for India Applicants
The March 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin highlights significant backlogs for Indian visa applicants in both family-sponsored and employment-based…
Key Differences Between March 2025 vs February 2025 Visa Bulletins: Changes Explained
The Visa Bulletin is a crucial monthly update from the U.S. Department of State, dictating the availability of…
Understanding the march 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, has released the Visa Bulletin for March 2025.…
FY 2026 H-1B Registration Opens in March with Steep Fee Increase
USCIS announced FY 2026 H-1B cap registration from March 7-24, 2025, introducing a significant fee hike to $215…
Current PERM Processing Times and Backlogs for Employers
PERM processing averages 503 days as of March 2026. Experts urge employers to start green card filings two…
USCIS Immigrant Fee How to Pay It and What If You Missed the Handout
Learn how to pay the $235 USCIS Immigrant Fee using your A-Number and DOS Case ID to ensure…
USCIS Suspends Form I-134A for Humanitarian Parole. What Now for Sponsors?
USCIS maintains the suspension of Form I-134A through April 2026, halting sponsorship for humanitarian parole programs amid broader…
USCIS Updates EB-2 National Interest Waiver Guidance
USCIS updated guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, effective January 15, 2025. Key updates include stricter…
USCIS Removes COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Green Cards
USCIS will waive the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for green card applicants starting January 22, 2025. Applicants no longer…
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Restructures Advisory Committees
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated all advisory committee memberships, citing resource misuse and a…
Edakunni Settlement Expiration: USCIS Ends Application Bundling in 2025
The Edakunni settlement ending on January 18, 2025, will unbundle USCIS processing of H-4/L-2/EAD applications, increasing delays in…
When to File Adjustment of Status Application: February 2025
To apply for U.S. permanent residency via family- or employment-sponsored visas, check USCIS’s "Visa Bulletin" for your category…
Understanding the February 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the February 2025 Visa Bulletin, outlining the…