USA Immigration News

The 540-day extension rule changed in October 2025. See what still applies to your employment authorization card renewal and how to avoid a work gap now.

Reading Time: 3 minutes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a comprehensive policy alert consolidating and updating its official guidance regarding legal representation in immigration matters. This policy manual update reorganizes the agency’s rules to ensure clear directives for applicants, petitioners, and their legal representatives t

U visa processing time can run for years because of the annual cap. Learn how the Bona Fide Determination and waitlist shape your work permit while you wait.

When can you get a work permit with a pending U visa? How bona fide determinations unlock an EAD, current processing times, and how to apply for one.

Reading Time: 3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury set the ICE immigration bond interest rate for cash deposits securing immigration bonds at 3 percent per annum. This rate determination affects the financial arrangements for individuals securing the release of their loved ones through cash bonds. The rate applies directly to the cash deposits […]

What vaccines does USCIS require for your green card medical exam? See the full list, age-based exceptions, and how medical or religious waivers work.

How much does the immigration medical exam cost? A clear look at civil surgeon fees, vaccines, lab tests, and what Form I-693 includes before you submit it.

The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule implementing mandatory alien registration requirements. This federal directive establishes specific procedures for individuals residing in the country. Under the updated mandate, the Department of Homeland Security requires that previously unregistered noncitizens present in the United States for 30

8 minute read Many people believe filing a VAWA application is a single step, but it involves a specific sequence of forms and evidence submission to USCIS. Understanding this process thoroughly is your first step towards safety and securing a stable legal future in the United States. This path allows survivors of domestic violence to […]