Jim Grey
K-1 Visa by Country: Updated Statistical Analysis of Fiancé Visa Rates
USCIS sped up I-129F processing in 2024–2025, but consular interviews, enhanced vetting, and local capacity now mainly determine…
Green Card to Passport: Must Naturalize Under 2025 Civics Rules
In 2025 USCIS strengthened naturalization scrutiny by reinstating neighborhood checks and introducing a new civics test on October…
DS-260 vs DS-160: A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Visa Applicants
As of September 21, 2025, DS-160 (nonimmigrant) and DS-260 (immigrant) remain separate online forms. DS-160 has no filing…
Understanding J-1 Waiver Attorney Fees and Payment Options in 2025
J-1 waivers require a DOS recommendation (Form DS-3035) and a USCIS decision. Expect attorney fees of $2,800–$5,000+, DOS…
How Long Is Form I-693 Valid for USCIS Pending Applications (2025)
USCIS now limits I-693 validity for exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 to the life of the linked…
How to Meet I-864 Poverty Guidelines for Immigration in 2025
The 2025 Poverty Guidelines, effective March 1, 2025, raise income thresholds for most I-864 sponsors to 125% of…
Dublin Airport Cyberattack: What Travelers Must Know Before Flying
Since Sept 19, 2025, a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE has forced manual check-in and baggage processing at…
US Imposes $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions in 12-Month Ban
A presidential proclamation effective Sept. 21, 2025 creates a $100,000 one‑time fee for new H‑1B petitions filed for…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Excludes Existing Holders: Policy Analysis
An executive order enacts a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions filed from abroad starting September 21,…
DHS to Restrict H-1B Petitions Abroad Without $100,000 Payment
DHS will restrict H-1B decisions for workers abroad unless sponsors make a $100,000 payment, effective September 19, 2025.…
Proclamation Expands H-1B Restrictions to Safeguard American Jobs
A presidential proclamation blocks entry of many H-1B beneficiaries for 12 months from September 21, 2025, unless employers…
Gov. Kemp Breaks Silence on Hyundai Raid, Urges Visa System Reform
Following an ICE raid at a Hyundai-LG site, Gov. Brian Kemp defended enforcement and called for visa reforms.…
Venezuela Receives Texas Deportation Flight as Ties Sour
A U.S. deportation flight returned 185 Venezuelans—processed via Gran Misión Vuelta a la Patria—amid escalated removals after flights…
US Corporate Immigration Under Strain: Policy Hurdles and Enforcement
2025 brought stricter enforcement and new rules—OBBBA and mandatory registration—raising RFEs, site visits, and delays for H-1B, PERM,…
Britain’s asylum work ban risks failing claimants and the economy
On Feb 18, 2025 the UK reaffirmed tight work bans for asylum-seekers. Record applications and long backlogs strain…