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Most Affordable U.S. Universities for International Students in 2026

This guide lists 15 affordable U.S. universities for international students, comparing tuition and living costs. Many schools cut total expenses…

Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 18 months, USCIS: New 18-month validity across many categories

USCIS cut EAD validity from five years to 18 months effective Dec. 5, 2025, affecting refugees, asylees, adjustment applicants, OPT…

2026 USCIS Fees & Processing Times: What Immigrants Should Plan

On January 1, 2026 USCIS applies H.R. 1 inflation adjustments, increasing fees like I-765 to $560 and the HR-1 parole…

Finland Work Visa 2025–2026: What Non-EU Applicants Must Know

To work in Finland in 2025–2026, non-EU/EEA nationals need a residence permit for employment obtained before starting work. Start with…

Spring 2026 Orientation: Immigration, SEVIS, and Social Vetting

Spring 2026 Orientation begins your F-1 student status in the U.S. Bring key documents, clean social media, finish SEVIS check-in,…

U.S. Immigration Fee Changes Start Jan 1, 2026: What to Expect

From Jan. 1, 2026, immigration fees increase under H.R. 1: a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for many nonimmigrant visas, modest…

U.S. Citizenship Changes Effective Oct 20, 2025 for 2025–26 Applicants

Naturalization in 2025–26 introduces a 128-question civics test requiring 12 correct answers, higher fees ($710 online), electronic payments, and a…

2025 Family-Based Immigration Backlogs and 2026 Developments

2025 brought deeper family-based backlogs, unpredictable Visa Bulletin retrogression, and stricter vetting that lengthened I-130 adjudications and consular interviews. NVC…