New Fees for Certain Immigration Benefit Requests
Release Date
07/11/2025
USCIS will soon begin to collect new fees for certain immigration benefit requests. USCIS will provide details on the implementation of these fee changes in the coming days.
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PERM Processing Times (as of 07/01/2025)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | March 2024 |
| Audit Review | N/A |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | May 2025 |
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USCIS Forms Update Notice - Form G-1055
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):
Edition Date: 07/22/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
USCIS Uncovers U Visa Fraud Scheme by Corrupt Law Enforcement, Leading to Federal Indictments
Release Date
07/17/2025
LAFAYETTE, La. — Five Louisiana men, including four active and former law enforcement officers, were indicted Wednesday on charges of bribery, conspiracy to commit visa fraud, and mail fraud, following a federal investigation initiated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS fraud detection officers uncovered a pattern of inconsistencies among U visa applications, spurring a multi-agency federal investigation.
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Cap
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2026.
USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions that are otherwise exempt from the cap. Petitions filed for current H-1B workers who have been counted previously against the cap, and who still retain their cap number, are exempt from the FY 2026 H-1B cap. USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions filed to:
Another Problem for Legal Immigration - NTAs (Removal/Deportation Despite Legal Stay)
Another Problem for Legal Immigration - NTAs (Removal/Deportation Despite Legal Stay)
July 24, 2025
Community members and our lawyer colleagues have shared their stories. It appears:
1. The NTAs are getting resolved quickly, where you are still in the grace period and/or have a B-type petition pending. Motions to terminate are working.
2. The hearing dates are also being given in a few days or weeks.
3. The percentage of NTAs is relatively small.
USCIS Updates Fees Based on H.R. 1
USCIS Updates Fees Based on H.R. 1
Release Date
07/18/2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is publishing a federal register notice (FRN) based on the H.R 1 Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1). Applicants must submit the new fees with benefit requests postmarked on or after July 22, 2025. USCIS will reject any form postmarked on or after Aug. 21, 2025, without the proper fees.
Does Unlawful Presence Continue to Accrue While Fighting an NTA?
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Can I receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) for deportation even if I have legal immigration status or a pending application?
This question is particularly important because continued accrual of unlawful presence during removal proceedings can trigger the three-year or ten-year bars, severely limiting future immigration options.
General Rule: Yes, Unlawful Presence Continues
Rajiv's Comments in the News - A 60-day grace period to remain in US after a layoff is no longer sacrosanct for H-1B workers
Published by: Times of India - July 23, 2025
https://tinyurl.com/33zdn4ue
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Rajiv's Comments in the News - Laid-off H-1B workers face deportation notices despite 60-day grace period
Published by: The Economic Times - July 24, 2025
https://tinyurl.com/2x5kn9mv
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Rajiv's Comments in the News - Laid-off H‑1B visa holders receive deportation notices during grace period
Published by: NewsBytes - July 24, 2025
https://tinyurl.com/umxeszz4
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Rajiv's Comments in the News - 60 Days or Less: H-1B Workers Face Deportation Despite Legal Status
Published by: Tfipost.com - July 24, 2025
https://tinyurl.com/4d5b3dhj
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Rajiv's Comments in the News - Laid-Off H1B Visa Holders in US Get Deportation Notices Before 60-Day Grace Period Ends
Published by: Moneycontrol - July 24, 2025
https://tinyurl.com/3n2xwvtb
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AAO Processing Times (April- June 2025)
The AAO reports its processing times by form type, displaying the total number of completions for the quarter and the percentage completed within 180 days, which is our goal.
The AAO strives to complete its appellate review within 180 days from the time it receives a complete case record. Some cases may take longer than 180 days due to factors beyond the AAO’s control. For example, additional documentation may be needed to complete the record, or the case may be more complex and require additional review.
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Victims of Human Trafficking: T Nonimmigrant Status
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Visa Bulletin For July 2025
Number 4
Volume XI
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during July for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.