USCIS Shortens Response Time to Requests for Evidence: Now 30 Days Instead of 90
In September 2026, USCIS shortens response time to evidence requests to 30 days and can deny applications without a request. What this means for EB-1A applicants.
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In September 2026, USCIS shortens response time to evidence requests to 30 days and can deny applications without a request. What this means for EB-1A applicants.
USCIS checks DMV databases and denies naturalization if it finds voter registration records. How this happens and how to protect yourself before applying for citizenship.
Giving a fake address to get a driver's license can jeopardize U.S. citizenship. Learn how USCIS cross-checks addresses and why this is treated as a crime.
No dedicated H-1B pathway exists yet. Only Express Entry and PNP work today. A new category is being discussed, but an announcement isn't expected before February 2027.
DHS proposed a $70,000 fee for initial OPT and $30,000 for each OPT renewal for F-1 students. Who pays, comment deadlines, and when the rule could take effect.
The US Department of Labor has suspended PERM for 8 companies. Learn how this affects H-1B holders, what alternatives exist, and what applicants should do next.