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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…

2026 Outlook: Social Security COLA, Medicare Costs, Immigration

A 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 will raise average benefits modestly, but higher Medicare Part B premiums and a…

Wong Kim Ark Precedent Under Scrutiny as Birthright Case Advances

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a direct challenge to EO 14160, which seeks to end birthright citizenship for children…

Implications of the 2025 NSS for Immigration, India, and NRIs

The 2025 NSS centers immigration on national security, tightening border control and vetting for work, student, and family visas. India…

New EB-5 Bill Expands Housing, Speeds Affordable Green-Card Processing

A Senate bill by Sen. Gallego would steer EB-5 investment into affordable housing by expanding the $800,000 eligibility, speeding green-card…

India Extends Free 30-Day E-Visa for Russian Tourists and Group Visas

At a New Delhi summit, India announced fee waivers for 30-day e-tourist and group tourist visas for Russian nationals. Applications…