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With issue of a draft form, USCIS takes first step towards launch of the ‘Gold Card’ program

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has taken a key preliminary step toward the launch of the ‘Gold Card’ permanent-residence program, an initiative which could allow foreign nationals to gain lawful permanent residence in the US via a large government donation.Under the plan—a component of the broader immigration agenda of the Trump administration—the USCIS…

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Trump admin tightens noose! USCIS issues requests for evidence demanding $100,000 H-1B fee; here’s what it means for Indians

When immigration officials determine insufficient documentation exists to approve an application, the USCIS issues a request for evidence. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration is tightening its noose, cracking down and seeking evidence of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has started sending requests for evidence seeking the $100,000…

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USCIS ends cheque, money order payments: What new debit rule means for H-1B and F-1 applicants

USCIS ends cheque, money order payments In a major procedural shift, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has discontinued payments by cheque and money order for all immigration filings. Beginning this week, applicants must authorise payments through electronic debit using Form G-1650, which allows the agency to withdraw funds directly from a US bank…

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USCIS exempts F-1 to H-1B status change from the $100,000 fee, easing concerns for Indian students

In a major relief for foreign students and American employers the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the $100,000 ‘entry’ fee announced by President Donald Trump, that came into effect from Sept 21, will not apply to individuals already in the United States who are seeking a change of status to an…

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USCIS unveils changes to naturalization test in multi-step overhaul of citizenship standards

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the rollout of a new more rigorous version of the naturalization civics test. It will apply to those applicants who file their naturalization forms 30 days after the Sept 18, which is the date of publication of the notice in the federal register.The ‘2025-naturalization civics test’…

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