Visa Verge
221(g) Passport Returned Without Stamping: Next Steps Explained
221(g) with passport returned is a temporary administrative pause under INA 221(g) for checks or documents. Applicants usually…
K-1 Visa Trends 2024–2025: USCIS Processing and Global Shifts
K-1 visa activity peaked in FY2024, but FY2025 brings a processing slowdown and stricter vetting. The Philippines remains…
Reentry Permit Processing Time for Form I-131: How Long?
As of September 21, 2025, Reentry Permit processing for Form I-131 ranges from about 6 to 17.5 months,…
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,…
Impact of the 2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines on Form I-864
Effective March 1, 2025, the HHS poverty guidelines set income floors for Form I-864 sponsors: 125% of poverty…
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…
125% Poverty Thresholds for Sponsor Incomes in 2025: A Practical Guide
The 2025 income test for family-based sponsorship is 125% of HHS poverty guidelines, with higher figures for Alaska…
NVC Phone Numbers and Hours: The Complete Contact Guide
In 2025 the NVC in Portsmouth keeps weekday phone service 7 a.m.–midnight ET and remains the primary U.S.…
2025 I-864 Poverty Guidelines: Income Requirements and Asset Options
Effective March 1, 2025, the Poverty Guidelines raise income floors for Form I-864 sponsors: 125% of the Federal…
2025 Poverty Guidelines for Form I-864: Thresholds and Obligations
USCIS adopted the 2025 Poverty Guidelines for Form I-864; most sponsors need 125% of the guideline while active-duty…
American Airlines Expands Boston Service with 3x Daily BOS-BUF Flight
American Airlines adds a three-times-daily Boston–Buffalo summer 2025 route and expands winter flights to Florida. Regional service out…
SpaceX Starship Advances: 2026 Safe Flights Over US Towns
SpaceX plans to seek FAA approval for limited overland Starship flights after demonstrating consistent safety with Version 3,…
Lufthansa Cancels 10 Flights Across FRA, BER, MUC; Check Plans
A September 20–21 cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE forced manual check‑in across Europe, creating long delays and at…
Who Is Narciso Barranco? Father of Three Marines Faces Deportation
Narciso Barranco, detained June 21, 2025 in Santa Ana, was released on $3,000 bond after 24 days. His…
Revanth Reddy: H-1B Fee Hike Totally Unacceptable Amid $100K Levy
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions from abroad effective September 21, 2025,…