India EB-2 and EB-3 Cutoff Dates: A 10-Year History
India's EB-2 cutoff moved from May 1, 2005 to April 1, 2013 between the October 2015 and October 2025 bulletins, while EB-3…
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Naturalization Processing Time Hits 11.4 Months
Naturalization processing time averaged 11.4 months in July 2026, up from 6.4 months a year earlier, according to monthly USCIS data. Pending…
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October 2026 Visa Bulletin Is Late: What We Know
The State Department had not posted the October 2026 Visa Bulletin as of September 28 and has not given a reason. Recent…
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Cancellation of Removal for Haitians: The 10-Year Rule
A decade in the U.S. can qualify some Haitians facing removal for a defense that leads to a green card. Here is…
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Can U.S. Citizen Children Sponsor Their Haitian Parents?
A U.S. citizen child can petition for a Haitian parent at 21, but the age rule is the easy part. Here is…
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What Immigration Court Notices Mean: NTA to Removal Order
A Notice to Appear starts a case, not a deportation. Here is what the NTA has to say, how a Master Calendar…
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After I-130 Approval: What Happens at the National Visa Center
An approved petition does not go straight to an interview. Here is the National Visa Center sequence: fees, Form DS-260, civil documents…
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TPS Updates Explained: Designations, Terminations, and EADs
A Supreme Court ruling has reshaped how much power courts have to pause TPS terminations. Here is how designations, redesignations, terminations, and…
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What Happens After an Asylum Application Is Filed?
Filing Form I-589 starts a process that runs through USCIS or immigration court, with a 150-day wait before a work permit is…
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Cuban Adjustment Act Explained: Eligibility and Limits
The 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act still lets Cuban nationals seek a green card after one year in the U.S. with no asylum…
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