USCIS Q3 FY2025 Backlog Reaches 11.5 Million Pending Cases
In Q3 FY2025 USCIS reported 11.5M pending cases and a 5.4M Net Backlog. Frontlog rose to ~60,000 and…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Surrender Your Indian Passport After U.S. Citizenship: Practical Guide
After U.S. naturalization, you must surrender your Indian passport immediately via the Government of India Passport portal and…
Minor Typo in Your Passport File Number: Renewal, Visa, and OCI
A single incorrect digit in the previous passport file number can cause manual review, delays, and downstream visa…
OCI Initial Processing Times by VFS NY: What It Takes and Tracking
VFS NY says OCI Initial Processing typically takes 5–6 weeks (Oct 8, 2025). Missing documents and seasonal volumes…
Could Your Asylum Case Be Dismissed Over the $100 Annual Fee?
Starting in 2025, asylum applicants must pay a $100 filing fee and $100 annually while cases remain pending.…
Aadhaar Not Proof of Birth, Residence, or Citizenship, CEC Says
The Election Commission clarified on Oct 6, 2025 that Aadhaar only proves identity and cannot establish birth, residence,…
ICE Expands 24/7 Social Media Surveillance to Target Deportation Leads
In 2025 ICE will launch a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance unit with about 30 contractors to scan public…
Thailand to Legalize 700,000 Undocumented Workers from Four Nations
From October 15–29, 2025 Thailand will allow employer-sponsored registration for 500,000–700,000 undocumented workers from four neighboring countries to…
India e-Arrival Card for OCI Holders: What You Must Do Before March 31, 2026
Starting October 1, 2025, India’s e-Arrival Card is mandatory for most foreign visitors, but OCI holders and Indian…