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I-140 Approved but I-485 Filing Blocked: Your Options

I-140 approval doesn’t automatically let you file I-485; you must wait for your priority date to be current and maintain…

Essential Documents to Prove I-140 Benefits When Transferring Employers

To transfer an employment‑based green card case smoothly, supply the new employer readable copies of your approved I-140/I-797, Priority Date…

January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Trends in EB-2, EB-3 and Indian backlog

January’s Visa Bulletin permits filings under the unchanged DF chart while FADs move forward modestly for some EB‑2/EB‑3 cases, with…

Year-End USCIS Submissions: December Filings Before 2026 Fees

December matters because filings received before January 1 use current fees, forms, and Visa Bulletin charts. Review expiring benefits, confirm…

Security Risk and Western Civilization in U.S. Immigration Policy

Authorities now weigh ideology and social media when deciding immigration benefits. USCIS flagged antisemitic terrorism endorsements as a heavy negative…

November 2025 USCIS Policy Changes and Their Impact on EB Green Cards

USCIS policy shifts in late 2025 end the 540‑day EAD extension, add a $100,000 H‑1B payment, require electronic fees, and…

Understanding the Maximum Degree of Vetting for U.S. Asylum

A major USCIS policy shift has suspended pending asylum cases to implement AI-enhanced vetting and continuous monitoring. Impacting 19 'high-risk'…

How USCIS Determines Enhanced Security for Asylum Seekers by Country

USCIS now applies enhanced vetting to asylum claims from high‑risk countries, adding background checks, biometrics, and stricter document verification. Officers…