State Department Restarts Student Visa Interviews With Tougher Social Media Rules

State Department Restarts Student Visa Interviews With Tougher Social Media Rules The U.S. State Department has resumed in-person interviews for student visa applicants, but with tighter scrutiny of social media […]

EAD Renewals Face Stricter Review Under 2025 Policies

EAD Renewals Face Stricter Review Under 2025 Policies USCIS is applying heightened scrutiny to work permit (EAD) applications in 2025—particularly renewals. We are seeing an uptick in denials and requests […]

State Department Temporarily Pauses F, M, and J Visa Interviews

Temporary Pause on F, M, and J Visa Interview Appointments The U.S. Department of State has announced a temporary pause in the scheduling of new visa interviews for F (student), […]

Your Path to U.S. Citizenship: What Permanent Residents Should Know

Your Path to U.S. Citizenship: What Permanent Residents Should Know Many green card holders wait longer than necessary to apply for U.S. citizenship—often not realizing they’ve already met the requirements. […]

What to Expect When Applying for a Green Card Through Marriage in 2025

What to Expect When Applying for a Green Card Through Marriage in 2025 In 2025, marriage-based green cards remain one of the most common pathways to lawful permanent residence in […]

What H-1B Families Should Know About the H-4 EAD

What H-1B Families Should Know About the H-4 EAD For many families stuck in the EB-2 and EB-3 green card backlog, the H-4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is critical. It […]
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