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U.S. Student Visa Arrivals Fall to Four-Year Low, Led by Asia Drop
International student visas plunged to a four-year low in H1 2025, led by 44% and 24% drops from India and…
H-1B Visa Fears Drive Man to Spend $8,000 on Flights
The Sept 21, 2025 proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed for workers outside the U.S.,…
K-1 Visa by Country: Updated Statistical Analysis of Fiancé Visa Rates
USCIS sped up I-129F processing in 2024–2025, but consular interviews, enhanced vetting, and local capacity now mainly determine K-1 visa…
Understanding TPS Renewal Fee: Current Costs for Temporary Protected Status Extension
Beginning July 22, 2025, TPS applicants pay a $500 filing fee plus a $30 biometrics fee ($530 total); EADs cost…
Using the Correct I-131 Edition: 01/20/25 for Travel Documents
USCIS mandates I-131 edition 01/20/25 for filings postmarked April 4, 2025 onward; older or mixed editions are rejected. The form…
Reentry Permit Processing Time and I-131 Requirements for 2025
USCIS requires Form I-131 edition 01/20/25 from April 3, 2025; file from inside the U.S., complete biometrics domestically, and expect…
Dropbox in India Sept 2025: Ended; In-Person Interviews Now Required
Effective September 2, 2025, India largely lost U.S. Dropbox interview waivers for H‑1B and most nonimmigrant visas. Only narrow diplomatic…
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.…