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.
Startup owners can choose between non-immigrant visas for testing the market and immigrant visas for permanently relocating to the United States.
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.
L-1 expands an existing business, O-1 needs extraordinary ability, E-2 requires treaty-country investment from $100,000. Green card paths and taxes compared.
USCIS interim guidance expanded sponsor vetting in family petitions: now considers bankruptcies, benefits, payment history, and relationships between individuals.