Visa
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Understanding Adjustment of Status Attorney Fees and I-485 Costs
USCIS raised the I-485 filing fee to $1,225 in 2025 and will reject filings after August 21, 2025, with incorrect payment. Attorney fees commonly range $3,000–$5,200. Fee waivers and a…
TPS Renewal Fees and Payment Options: Key Changes Effective July 2025
New TPS fees effective July 22, 2025: $30 biometrics fee for re-registration (waivable), $500 initial TPS filing fee…
221(g) Passport Returned Without Stamping: What It Means for Your Visa
A 221(g) notice returns your passport unstamped while consulates perform additional checks or request documents; it is a…
Current Reentry Permit Processing Times for U.S. Permanent Residents
(UNITED STATES) U.S. permanent residents are waiting well over a year for travel documents that let them live…
Canada’s International Mobility Program: A Practical Guide for Workers
The IMP issued 302,280 LMIA‑exempt permits in H1 2025, surpassing the annual target. Policy changes include permanent Economic…
Canada’s International Mobility Program: 2025 Work Permit Eligibility
The IMP remains Canada’s main LMIA‑exempt hiring channel (as of Sept 21, 2025). January 21, 2025 rules restrict…
IMP vs LMIA: Key Differences Shaping Canadian Work Permits
Canada separates temporary work into IMP (LMIA-exempt, policy-driven) and LMIA (labour-market test, CAD $1,000 fee). 2024–2025 reforms narrowed…
2025 Immigration Crackdowns in the US, Canada, and Beyond
From January 2025, the U.S., Canada, and partners tightened immigration via deportation operations, executive orders, admission caps, and…
LG Energy Solution Used ESTA Waivers as Workarounds, Documents Show
A September 2025 raid near Savannah detained over 300 South Korean workers linked to LG Energy Solution; 44%…
O-1 Visa Explained: A Viable Alternative to H-1B Constraints
Employers and top talent are increasingly using the O‑1 visa—uncapped and year‑round—to avoid H‑1B lottery uncertainty. The O‑1…