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Adjustment of Status Fees for Green Cards: Attorney and USCIS Costs

As of Sept. 21, 2025, Form I-485 costs $1,225 (including biometrics); OBBBA would raise it to $1,500 pending USCIS rules.…

TPS Renewal Costs 2025: Updated Fees, Biometrics, and EAD Guidance

From July 22 and effective September 21, 2025, TPS fees rose: $500 for filing plus a $30 biometrics fee (waivable…

DS-260 vs DS-160: Key Differences for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas

DS-160 is the online nonimmigrant visa form for temporary stays; DS-260 is the immigrant visa form for permanent residency and…

Can You Get a U.S. Passport with a Green Card? Naturalize

A Green Card does not equal citizenship or a U.S. passport. Naturalization—via Form N-400, tests, and the Oath—must come first.…

F-2 Visa Rejection Rate in 2025: Key Denial Trends and Stats

F-2 denials surged to roughly 40–50% in 2024–2025 amid tougher consular scrutiny and DHS rules replacing D/S with fixed admission…

Green Card to Passport: Must Naturalize Under 2025 Civics Rules

In 2025 USCIS strengthened naturalization scrutiny by reinstating neighborhood checks and introducing a new civics test on October 20 requiring…

US Visa Dropbox in India September 2025: What’s Available Now

As of September 2, 2025, the U.S. curtailed the Dropbox Interview Waiver: most visa categories (H1B, F1, L1) require in-person…

DS-260 vs DS-160: A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Visa Applicants

As of September 21, 2025, DS-160 (nonimmigrant) and DS-260 (immigrant) remain separate online forms. DS-160 has no filing fee but…