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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 per registration. The beneficiary-focused selection ensures equal chances, with 65,000 regular and…
PERM Processing Times See Significant Backlog as of February 2025
The February 2025 update provides processing times for U.S. Department of Labor immigration-related applications, including H-1B, PERM, H-2B,…
USCIS Immigrant Fee: What to Do If You Didn’t Receive the Handout
If you didn’t receive the USCIS Immigrant Fee handout, contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for guidance. Your…
USCIS Stops Accepting Form I-134A for Humanitarian Parole
USCIS temporarily stopped accepting Form I-134A used for humanitarian parole applications, effective January 27, 2025. This suspension follows…
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…