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DV-2027 court ruling: November 1 opening order paused
The Ninth Circuit paused the lottery reopening order. Here is what that means for registration dates and prospective entrants.
By Michal
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Immiva Resources: Your Fast Track to Stress-Free U.S. Immigration & Work Authorization
Simplifying Complex U.S. Immigration and USCIS Processes with Expert Guidance
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Processing TimesGuide
November 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family Dates Jump a Full Year
F1, F2B, F3 and F4 each moved exactly one year, while employment dates win back part of October's retrogression.
By Michal
Processing TimesGuide
USCIS data hub: Immigration trends, charts, and downloads
Find the immigration numbers behind your next story, with downloadable charts, source files, and methods you can inspect.
By Alicja
Processing TimesGuide
October 2026 Visa Bulletin: India Reopens, Filing Dates Jump
India EB-2 and EB-5 reopen, China EB-5 filing dates jump four years, and USCIS lets both groups use Chart B.
By Alicja
Processing TimesI-765
Why the USCIS Backlog Keeps Growing While Fewer People Apply
Applications are down by half since 2024. The pile of pending cases is up by two million. Here is what changed inside the numbers.
By Michal
N-400Fees
N-400 Fee Increase 2026: $1,330 Proposed, Should You File Now?
DHS wants to raise the naturalization filing fee by $570 and end fee waivers entirely. The rule is not final, and that gap is the whole opportunity.
By Alicja
I-765I-539
USCIS Changes September 15, 2026: New Forms Put on Hold
A federal court order stopped the planned rule change one day before it was due to begin. Keep using the current I-765 and I-539 editions.
By Michal
Processing TimesGuide
September 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family Dates Jump, Employment Freezes
F3 moved forward more than two years and F2B almost twenty months. Every employment category except EB-4 stayed exactly where it was.
By Alicja
Processing TimesGuide
August 2026 Visa Bulletin: Priority Dates, Analysis, and What It Means
F2A jumps roughly eighteen months and is effectively current, while India EB-2 and EB-5 Unreserved stay Unavailable and EB-1 holds
By Alicja
Processing TimesGuide
USCIS Net Backlog Explained: What 6.3 Million Cases Really Means
You keep seeing different backlog numbers in the news. Here is what the USCIS net backlog actually measures, and how to read it for your own case.
By Alicja
Processing TimesGuide
July 2026 Visa Bulletin: Priority Dates, Analysis, and What It Means
India EB-2 and EB-5 Unreserved go Unavailable for the rest of FY2026 while family categories keep advancing and F2A pauses
By Alicja
N-400I-765
USCIS Travel Ban Ruling: What It Means for Your Case in 2026
A federal court struck down the USCIS holds that froze green card, work permit, asylum, and citizenship decisions for 39 travel-ban countries.
By Alicja
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