VisaProAdviserVisas, migration and life abroad
Since August 21, 2026, evidence is due 14 days before the interview, and lacking a lawyer no longer guarantees a court delay. Every 2026 tactic explained.
A real US asylum case: three lawyer meetings, a persecution-episode form, and filing within weeks of arrival. See how the process actually works.
Starting September 15, 2026, F-1 and J-1 I-94 forms show a fixed admission date instead of duration of status, capped at 4 years. Transition ends November 14, 2030 (F) and October 15, 2030 (J).
Starting September 18, 2026, USCIS drops its fixed benefits list for the public charge test and weighs an applicant's full circumstances instead.
Immigration court fees rose June 11, and public charge review for adjustment of status tightens September 18. Every new deadline and requirement explained.
EB-1A requires meeting at least 3 of 10 criteria, but lawyers recommend 4-5. Breakdown of awards, salary, publications, and final merits determination — current as of September 2026.