This guide breaks down what Form I-131 is, who needs it, how to apply, processing times, and common mistakes to avoid.

Green card priority dates can be confusing, especially when deciding between Adjustment of Status in the U.S. and NVC Consular Processing abroad. This blog explains the difference between the Date of Filing and Final Action Date, how the October 2025 Visa Bulletin impacted applicants, and why AOS filers may benefit from early filing with work and travel permits, while NVC applicants must wait until the Final Action Date is current.

The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out major updates to the naturalization civics test. The new 128-question format raises the bar for applicants, doubling the number of questions asked in interviews and requiring a deeper understanding of U.S. history and government. Find out when the changes take effect, who they apply to, and how to prepare with official USCIS resources.

The October 2025 Visa Bulletin is out, and as expected, there’s finally some movement for India EB1 applicants. While the Final Action Date (FAD) continues to remain unchanged, the Date of Filing (DOF) has advanced by a full year — from April 15, 2022, to April 15, 2023.

If you’ve been following the EB1 India priority dates, you already know the frustration — there hasn’t been any real movement for almost a year now. The last big shift we saw was in the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, when the Dates for Filing moved to Apr 15, 2022, and the Final Action Date advanced to Feb 1, 2022. Before that, the last time EB1 India was current was way back in the December 2022 Visa Bulletin due to COVID spillover.

Discover the top countries you can visit visa-free with a US Green Card in 2025. From Canada to Costa Rica, explore travel tips and entry requirements for hassle-free trips.

You’ll file Form I-90, pay a total fee of about $550 (including biometrics fees of $85), and can apply up to 6 months before your card expires. Once filed, your expired green card is automatically extended for 36 months while you wait. Processing usually takes 12 to 18 months, and the renewed card is valid for 10 years. This guide will walk you through everything you need to successfully complete your green card renewal.

Wondering how many unused family-based green cards (FB) will spill over into the employment-based (EB) category in 2025? This deep dive breaks down official data, estimates the 2025 spillover to be nearly 60,000, and explains how it could impact EB1 and EB2 green card applicants—especially from India and China.