VisaProAdviserVisas, migration and life abroad
Real case: filing to approval in two months, decision 2 days after interview. Risks of filing I-130 and I-485 separately, plus the Sept 18 deadline.
On August 31, USCIS released a new version of I-864 with no transition period. The main change — checking sponsor's credit history, but the criteria remain unclear.
In September 2026, USCIS extends naturalization processing to 17 months and denies based on taxes, while I-130 waits stretch to two years. A breakdown of new rules and risks.
USCIS interim guidance expanded sponsor vetting in family petitions: now considers bankruptcies, benefits, payment history, and relationships between individuals.
Conditional green cards last 2 years, and Form I-751 must be filed in a 90-day window. How to check removal proceedings status online before flying and before returning to the US.
A green card holder with a pending I-751 for 4–5 years was detained at JFK. What Form I-407, bond hearings, and travel risks mean for you.
A standalone I-130 for a spouse who entered without inspection now almost always triggers an NTA, and approval can take over 22 months. Lawyers disagree on the risk.