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Eligibility Requirements to Start the Green Card Renewal Process
To keep your permanent residency, renew your Green Card using Form I-90 six months before expiry. Pay the $465 fee and attend biometrics if required. Processing takes about 10 months.…
USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal to 36 Months: What You Should Do
Green card renewal applicants now receive a 36-month extension via their I-90 receipt notice to combat 2026 backlogs.…
Is There a Maximum Total Fee When Filing Multiple I-485 Forms for Family?
Families filing multiple I-485 applications must pay individual fees with no maximum total. Adults pay $1,440, children $950.…
Consulate Vs. Embassy: Understanding Their Key Differences
Embassies in capital cities handle diplomacy, while consulates in major cities assist with visas, passports, and emergencies. Use…
USCIS Initiates Removal Proceedings Against Over 26,000 Aliens Since February 2025
USCIS intensified immigration enforcement starting February 2025, issuing NTAs in more cases involving crimes and fraud. Over 26,700…
USCIS Updates Guidance on Venezuela TPS Termination After SCOTUS Ruling
The Supreme Court ended Venezuela’s 2023 Temporary Protected Status, affecting nearly half a million Venezuelans. A small group…
USCIS Enforces New Medical Exam Rule Effective June 11, 2025
USCIS changed Form I-693 validity June 11, 2025, requiring submission with Form I-485 and using the 01/20/25 edition…
USCIS Releases Updated Form I-9 Edition Effective January 2025
The January 20, 2025 Form I-9 update includes minor but important language changes and document description revisions. Employers…
IRCC Announces June 2025 Update on Canada Immigration Processing Times
Canada’s IRCC update in June 2025 shows longer waits for family sponsorships, faster student permits from India, and…
Key Differences Between July 2025 vs June 2025 Visa Bulletins: Changes Explained
July 2025 Visa Bulletin vs. June 2025 Visa Bulletin A detailed, side-by-side analysis of every meaningful change 1.…