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Automatic Rescheduling After Shutdown: Check Your Interview Date

USCIS is reassigning interview dates for appointments canceled by the shutdown and will mail official updated notices; check mail and…

Are Delays in Employment-Based Green Cards Likely to Continue?

Employers and foreign workers are bracing for longer waits on employment-based green cards after a federal shutdown halted labor certifications…

Did shutdown changes impact naturalization, green cards, and refugees?

In October 2025, USCIS continued fee-funded adjudications but reduced public-facing services while prioritizing security vetting. PERM paused at DOL, halting…

US Siblings Green Card: Who Qualifies, Costs, and Waiting Times

Citizens 21+ file Form I-130 to sponsor siblings; USCIS approval takes 12–18 months but Visa Bulletin limits in F4 cause…

Diversity Visa Start Date Still Unknown Amid DV-2027 Delays

The State Department delayed the DV-2027 registration start date while implementing entry-process changes, likely tied to a new $1 fee…

Understanding the SSA, SSN, and Employee Benefits in the U.S.

The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1 students need…

Debunking the 65-Month Green Card Timeline: Official Times

The 65-month figure stems from an isolated case with a late RFE reply and is not agency guidance. Most immediate-relative…

Losing Your Green Card Abroad: How Absence Affects LPR Status

Long absences abroad risk a finding of abandonment of permanent residency. Over 180 days triggers scrutiny; beyond one year usually…