Form I-485, also known as the Adjustment of Status Application, is the official green card application. It allows certain immigrants in the US, including asylees, to change their immigration status to a green card. Only eligible individuals can file Form I-485, which varies based on family, employment, or humanitarian categories. The filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,225, and supporting documents such as valid visas, financial proof, and medical examination results are required. You can submit ...| VisaVerge
Advance Parole, obtained through Form I-131, allows green card applicants to temporarily leave the US and return without affecting their application. Eligible individuals must apply for Advance Parole before traveling abroad. Failure to obtain the necessary travel document may result in the closure of your green card application. USCIS processing times for Advance Parole applications typically range from 6 to 18 months. Emergency requests may expedite the process. Reentry into the US is not g...| VisaVerge
This comprehensive analysis examines the processing performance of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) during the third quarter of fiscal year| VisaVerge
The Indian government introduced a mandatory electronic Disembarkation Card (e-Arrival Card) for all foreign nationals on October 1, 2025, with OCI cardholders included effective October 7, 2025. Travelers must complete the form up to 72 hours before arrival via the official portal or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. The e-Arrival gathers passport and visa details, travel dates, reason for travel, India address, and emergency contact. Authorities expect digital filing to speed immigration pro...| VisaVerge
Phuket International Airport temporarily closed for approximately three hours on October 8, 2025, after a Royal Thai Navy Cessna O-2 (T-337) executed an emergency landing around 11:15 a.m. due to a reported wheel failure that left the aircraft stranded on the single runway. Airports of Thailand (AOT) reported no injuries. Emergency crews coordinated towing and thorough runway inspections for debris, lighting and surface integrity before reopening. The stoppage disrupted between 17 and 70 flig...| VisaVerge
The October 2025 government shutdown intensified a pre-existing shortage of air traffic controllers, forcing essential personnel to work without pay and prompting increased absenteeism. Major airports such as Hollywood Burbank, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Newark and Indianapolis reported staffing reductions that led the FAA to lower acceptance rates to maintain safety. Notably, Burbank’s tower went unmanned for nearly six hours on October 6, generating average delays over 2.5...| VisaVerge
On October 9, 2025, Arizona State University hosted a PRO/CONversations forum examining proposals to end or limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The panel included legal scholars, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, students and community members who explored constitutional text, historical purpose, and practical consequences for hospitals, schools and state agencies. Supporters of maintaining jus soli warned that restricting birthright citizenship could create stateless U....| VisaVerge
At VisaVerge, we understand that the journey of immigration and travel is more than just a process; it’s a deeply personal experience that shapes futures.| VisaVerge
A potential government shutdown on September 30, 2025 would create uneven impacts across U.S. immigration systems. USCIS’s fee-funded services—family petitions, adjustment of status, work permits, and naturalization—would largely continue, while systems dependent on annual appropriations could pause. E-Verify would shut down, forcing employers to rely on Form I-9 processes and document good-faith compliance. The Department of Labor is a critical bottleneck: if the FLAG system is disable...| VisaVerge
