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Expert answers to the most-asked visa, immigration, and passport questions. Practical guidance on forms, timelines, eligibility, and common mistakes — sourced from immigration attorneys and official policy.
EB-1 China 2025 November: No Movement on FAD and DFF Cutoffs
November 2025’s Visa Bulletin left EB-1 China frozen: FAD at December 22, 2022 and DFF at May 15, 2023, no change from October. India stayed at February 15, 2022; other…
What’s Happening to People Detained by ICE: An Overview
By October 2025 ICE held nearly 60,000 people in overcrowded facilities operating at 140% capacity. Over 70% lack…
White House Proposes Sweeping H-1B Reforms After $100K Fee
A draft rule would overhaul H-1B rules: a $100,000 fee on new abroad-filed petitions from September 21, 2025;…
Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview…
F-1 OPT to H-1B COS: Laid Off After 2 Days—Now What?
After an approved F-1 OPT → H-1B effective October 1, 2025, the worker was laid off October 3,…
Bad Bunny Won’t Be Deported; He’ll Headline Super Bowl LX in 2026
Bad Bunny is a U.S. citizen by birth and cannot be deported; he’s confirmed to headline Super Bowl…
UK asylum seeker support: housing, finance, healthcare, and legal aid
While claims are processed, the UK offers asylum seekers government accommodation, NHS access and an ASPEN weekly allowance…
Understanding Due Diligence Rules for EIC, AOTC, and CTC Credits
IRS enforcement targets paid preparers for refundable credits and HOH status: $600 per failure for 2023 returns filed…
H-1B Interview in 20 Seconds: Insight into Verification and Scrutiny
A Sept 19, 2025 Reddit post reports an H-1B approval after a ~20-second consulate interview. In 2025 consular…
US Introduces 128 Civics Questions for 2025 Naturalization Test
Effective October 20, 2025, USCIS will use a 128-question oral civics test for Form N-400 filings on/after that…