Category: USCIS Updates
Receiving a USCIS Notice of Action, formally known as Form I-797, is always a mixed feeling, as it can mean good or bad news. Most notices require you to act, and you have to do it quickly.
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When applying for a U.S. visa, waiting is part of the process. Here’s what you should know about tracking your USCIS case status in 2025 and how to respond when things don’t go as expected.
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The Trump administration’s recent $100 annual asylum fee has left thousands of immigrants and lawyers scrambling to comply, as a scarcity of guidance and conflicting agency instructions drive confusion....
A September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation provides for a mandatory $100,000 payment for the first H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21. The new rule is a paradigm shift in employment-based...
On June 24, 2025, USCIS published a new guidance clarifying what counts as a valid marriage for refugees and asylees seeking green cards. The policy took effect on March 3, 2025, and applies to any pending...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that, effective October 16, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will charge a new $1,000 immigration parole fee for individuals granted...
Waiting for your work permit renewal creates real anxiety. You need authorization to keep your job, pay bills, and maintain stability. Missing a deadline or facing unexpected delays can disrupt everything.
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You’re sitting across from a USCIS officer. Your citizenship interview is about to begin. You’ve studied for months, but the test you’re taking isn’t the one you expected. The rules...
You open the mail and see your TPS card. You’re relieved for a second. Then you remember the news headlines, the new fees, and a court case that might change everything. What do you do next?
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