When considering F2A visa processing time, priority dates are, at the time of this writing, close to being current for every country except Mexico, which is a year delayed. Historically, that would mean that spouses and unmarried children under 21 of U.S. green card holders would see their immigrant visa process move forward without substantial...Read More
On May 19, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14406. The banking order that was reported as delayed back in March is now in effect. Here is the part most coverage gets wrong. The order does not require your bank to verify your citizenship. There is no universal citizenship-verification mandate. What the order created is...Read More
ICE at the airport used to mean international arrivals. It no longer does. TSA now shares traveler information with immigration authorities, and that data is cross-referenced against enforcement databases before you reach the gate. A pending asylum case, a valid work permit, or a green card does not by itself prevent an arrest — what...Read More
USCIS updated its EB-2 NIW policy guidance on January 15, 2025. The changes clarify how evaluators assess whether your exceptional ability relates to your proposed endeavor and whether your work has national importance. The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a green card pathway that affords applicants the ability to self-petition without employer sponsorship or...Read More
The EB-5 green card program lets foreign investors obtain U.S. permanent residency by investing $800,000 to $1,050,000 in a U.S. business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs. Created by the Immigration Act of 1990, the program allocates approximately 10,000 visas annually for immigrant investors and their families. The minimum investment drops to $800,000 if...Read More
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