2026 Poverty Guidelines for Form I-864
The 2026 poverty guidelines determine how much income most sponsors need when filing Form I-864. Learn the income rules and new credit-report authorization.
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USCIS Can Now Request Consumer Report Information From Green Card Sponsors: What the New Form I-864 Means
USCIS has updated Form I-864 to authorize access to a green card sponsor’s consumer-report information. Here’s what sponsors and applicants need to know.
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General US Immigration | H1B Visas for Specialty Occupations | Temporary Work Visas | US Immigration News and Updates
H-1B 60-Day Grace Period Could Be Eliminated Under New DHS Proposal
A DHS proposal targeting the 60-day grace period for H-1B and certain other workers has cleared federal review, but the change is not yet in effect.
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Diversity Visa 2026 Update: State Department Pauses Visa Issuance
The U.S. Department of State has issued updated guidance pausing all Diversity Visa issuances. DV interviews may continue, but visas will not be issued during the pause.
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State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews
The State Department is reportedly pausing or rescheduling some immigrant visa interviews worldwide while consular officers undergo new public charge training. Here’s what green card applicants undergoing consular processing should know.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down 75-Country Immigrant Visa Suspension: What Applicants Need to Know
A federal judge has struck down the State Department’s 75-country immigrant visa suspension and set aside refusals based solely on the policy. Learn what the ruling means for affected applicants.
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What Is My I-94 Record?
The I-94 record is an important immigration document that shows when a noncitizen entered the United States, their immigration status, and how long they are authorized to stay. Understanding your I-94 record is essential for maintaining lawful status.
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General US Immigration | Immigration Court/Removal Proceedings | US Citizenship | US Immigration News and Updates
From Dred Scott to Birthright Citizenship: Understanding the Constitutional Connection
What does the 1857 Dred Scott decision have to do with birthright citizenship today? The connection runs through the Fourteenth Amendment, Wong Kim Ark, and a major 2026 Supreme Court ruling.
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DOS Visa Bulletin | Employment-Based Green Cards | General US Immigration | Green Card - US Permanent Residency | Green Card through Family Members | Green Cards through Marriage | US Immigration for Canadians | US Immigration for Employers | US Immigration News and Updates
September 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Updates, Trends & What to Expect
The September 2026 Visa Bulletin brings major family-based advancement while EB-2 India and EB-5 India remain unavailable. DOS also warns of possible year-end retrogression in several employment-based categories.
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Employment-Based Green Cards | Family-Based Immigration | General US Immigration | Green Card - US Permanent Residency | US Immigration for Canadians | US Immigration News and Updates
USCIS Updates Form I-485: New Edition Required Starting September 18, 2026
USCIS will require a new edition of Form I-485 starting September 18, 2026, with no grace period for older forms. Learn what adjustment of status applicants need to know.
