Month: August 2025
August 19, 2025
USCIS has implemented stricter policies regarding the issuance of marriage-based Green Cards
As of the fourth month of 2025, U.S. immigration agencies have implemented a series of subtle yet impactful changes affecting the marriage-based green card application process. Although no major policy overhaul has been officially announced, recent revisions to official forms, updates to filing procedures, and shifts in agency communications indicate a move toward more stringent […]
August 15, 2025
How to Withdraw Your Immigration Case with USCIS or NVC
Withdrawing an immigration application or petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the National Visa Center (NVC) is sometimes necessary due to changes in life circumstances, application errors, or shifts in immigration strategy. While the process is generally simple, understanding the implications and following proper steps is key to avoiding delays or […]
August 12, 2025
New Policy Update on Disability Exceptions for U.S. Citizenship Applications (N400)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance to strengthen the way it reviews Form N-648, which is used to request an exception to the English and civics tests during the naturalization process due to a medical disability. Generally, anyone applying for naturalization must show they understand the English language and have knowledge […]
August 10, 2025
Alien Registration Requirements for Foreigners
Starting April 11, 2025, some foreign nationals staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more must register with the U.S. government. A new registration form will be used to meet fingerprinting and registration rules under U.S. immigration law (INA). Not everyone needs to take action — it depends on whether you’ve already been registered […]
August 4, 2025
Social Security Administration Halts Mailing of SSNs for Immigration-Related Applications
As of March 19, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has quietly paused a key program that made it easier for many immigrants and nonimmigrants to get Social Security numbers (SSNs). The Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program is on hold for 90 days while SSA reviews its policies. There’s no guarantee it will return after […]