Adjustment of Status: How to Prepare Your I-485 Package After Your I-140 Approval
If your priority date is current, or if you are waiting for your I-140 approval and planning your next step, it is time to understand Adjustment of Status. This information applies both for EB-1A or EB-2 NIW green card processes.
Is your country affected by US travel bans or pause?
Donald Trump’s Administration has restricted the issuance of visas abroad (and some immigrants benefits within the USA) through recent executive actions. This tool allows the user to search for a country and understand if nationals of that particular country are affected by the restrictions.
Project 2025: How it’s going in immigration areas
As of December 26, 2025, the table below tracks major Trump administration immigration actions in 2025 that align with themes emphasized in Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership”, including border/asylum enforcement, limits on parole and TPS, and tighter screening of visa applicants
USCIS starts to (quietly) accept electronic I-140 submissions for EB-2 NIW and EB-1A
USCIS has enabled electronic I-140 filings for EB-2 NIW and EB-1A green card categories. We took a look at the system and we are waiting for official news from the agency.
Country Success Indicator update: Brazil underperforms in both categories
USCIS official data does not allow to calculate country’s approval and denial rates. So we developed our own “Success Indicator” to establish a comparison between different countries of birth when it comes to I-140 adjudications.
Elijah: A polymer coating scientist approved after RFE in EB-2 NIW, without lawyer
Elijah is a Russian-born EB-2 NIW self petitioner who did the whole process without hiring an immigration attorney. He received a Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS and decided to finish what he had started.
Approval rates for EB-2 NIW hit all-time low in FY25 Q3
After months of speculation that things were getting tougher, the latest USCIS numbers confirm it. In Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 3 (April, May, and June 2025), EB-2 NIW approvals dipped to 54% while EB-1A came in at 67%.
USCIS Fee Payment Changes for EB-2 NIW and EB-1A: What You Need to Know (October Update)
USCIS is changing how it accepts filing fees. Starting after October 28, checks and money orders go away. From that point on, you’ll pay only by ACH debit (via a new form) or by credit card (via the existing form).
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee and the Gold Card Program: What It Means for EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Applicants
Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B fee and $1M Gold Card program could impact EB-1A and EB-2 NIW applicants. Learn what these changes mean for your green card.
Be careful about traveling while your I-485 (Adjustment of Status) is pending
Learn why traveling while your I-485 Adjustment of Status is pending can derail your green card. Advance Parole rules, H/L exceptions, and practical tips.
EB-1A Success Story – Tiago: Principal Trumpet at top Symphony Orchestras
Tiago self-prepared EB-1A with premium processing, faced an RFE, and won approval.
How to Track Interview Wait Times for Immigrant Visas
If you are applying for a merit-based employment green card, such as EB-2 NIW or EB-1A, and planning to complete the process at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, there is good news.
Maria: A successful green card pivot from EB-2 NIW to EB-1A
Maria is an Oscar’s Green Card course member who started her green card journey considering the National Interest Waiver route.
Approval and denial Rates for EB-2 NIW and EB-1A green cards in 2025
The federal agency USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) has released the official data for cases approved, denied, and pending for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025.
EB-1A vs EB-2 NIW: Which Self-Petition Green Card Path Is Right for You?
When pursuing a U.S. green card based on merit, two powerful self-petitioned categories stand out: the EB1A for individuals of extraordinary ability and the EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).
