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Understanding the 125% Poverty Guideline for Form I-864 Support
As of March 1, 2025, sponsors must meet HHS-updated income thresholds equal to 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines—about $26,437 for…
NVC Phone Number, Hours, and Office Hours Explained for 2025
As of September 21, 2025, the NVC phone is 1-603-334-0700, open weekdays 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET. The center handles fee…
How Long Is Form I-693 Valid for USCIS Pending Applications (2025)
USCIS now limits I-693 validity for exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 to the life of the linked pending application.…
I-90 Processing Times in 2025: What to Expect and Plan
Form I-90 processing times jumped in 2025, with medians above eight months and many instances of 17–26 months. USCIS issues…
Current Processing Time for I-90 Replacement Green Card Applications
USCIS median I-90 processing has surged to about eight months as of September 21, 2025, driven by higher filings, backlogs,…
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 and Hawaii.…
I-693 Validity by Application: USCIS Updates for 2025
USCIS now ties Form I-693 to the single application it accompanies for cases filed or pending on/after June 11, 2025,…
Understanding 2025 I-864 Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support
Effective March 1, 2025, USCIS applies updated I-864 poverty guidelines: most sponsors need 125% of HHS poverty levels while active-duty…