Starting in 2025, USCIS has fully transitioned to an electronic payment system and permanently discontinued all paper-based payment methods, including personal checks, business checks, money orders, and postal money orders. These changes affect all applicants submitting immigration forms by mail or online. The new rules are designed to reduce delays, eliminate payment errors, and increase overall processing speed. This article provides a detailed analysis of the new system,

USCIS has officially announced USCIS fee increase 2026, an inflation-based adjustment effective January 1, 2026, as required under the HR-1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.The update appears in the Federal Register and reflects an inflation adjustment of roughly 2.7% based on the CPI-U

The United States is preparing for a massive influx of international visitors as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches. To ease the pressure on consulates and help fans plan their travel, President Donald Trump has announced a new priority visa system for the 2026 World Cup — a program designed to streamline access to U.S. visa interview appointments for confirmed ticket holders.