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Adjustment of Status Memo 2026: What It Means for Your Green Card
A new USCIS policy memo reminds officers that adjusting status inside the U.S. is discretionary, not automatic.
By Alicja
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June 2026 Visa Bulletin: Priority Dates, Analysis, and What It Means
India EB-1 and EB-2 retrogress while family categories keep advancing, with F2A jumping another five months across all countries
By Alicja
Processing TimesGuide
USCIS Enhanced Security Checks: What's New in April 2026
A new FBI background-check rule, a 39-country processing pause, and an 11.6M-case backlog—what it means for your immigration case.
By Michal
Processing TimesGuide
May 2026 Visa Bulletin: Priority Dates, Analysis, and What It Means
F2A jumps six months for all countries, family categories keep advancing, and employment-based dates hold steady after April's surge
By Alicja
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DV Lottery 2027: New Passport Requirement Starts April 10, 2026
Starting with DV-2027, most diversity visa lottery entrants must submit valid passport information and a scan. The rule takes effect April 10, 2026.
By Alicja
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April 2026 Visa Bulletin: Priority Dates, Analysis, and What It Means
EB-2 Worldwide reaches Current, EB-4 jumps 12 months, and family categories advance as FY2026 visa redistribution picks up
By Alicja
Processing Times
March 2026 Visa Bulletin: Priority Dates, Analysis, and What It Means
EB-2 Worldwide leaps forward over 6 months, religious workers program restored, and multiple categories advance as reduced visa issuance reshuffles
By Michal
TravelProcessing Times
State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
What you need to know about the new ban.
By Alicja
Fees
It’s Official: USCIS Stopped Accepting Checks Today (Oct 29, 2025)
Effective Oct 29: USCIS no longer accepts checks or money orders—pay filing fees by ACH (G-1650) or credit/debit card (G-1450).
By Alicja
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Immiva Now Helps You File Form I-539 to Change Status to H4
Want to switch to an H4 visa? Immiva makes filing Form I-539 easy, fast, and stress-free.
By Michal
Processing Times
USCIS Backlog Tops 11.3 Million in 2025: How to Keep Your Case Moving
Record queues, eight-month green-card replacement waits, and the smart moves that keep you out of limbo
By Michal
Travel
Trump Travel Ban 2025: Straight Answers for Families and Visitors
A plain‑language guide to what the new rules do, who's affected, and how Immiva can keep your plans moving.
By Michal
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