Learn how the 2025 Trump Gold Card Program works, who qualifies, the I-140G petition requirements, financial thresholds, and the steps to obtain U.S. permanent residence.

Planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S.? There’s no special “FIFA visa,” but a new priority appointment system may help certain ticket holders get faster interviews. Your visa approval still depends on meeting all standard requirements—and our immigration law firm offers personalized consultations to help you present the strongest application possible.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ended the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for most renewal applicants. Published on October 30, 2025, this interim final rule means only select categories remain eligible for automatic extensions, so timely renewals are critical to avoid lapses in work authorization.

If USCIS rejects your case in the mail room and returns your opened Form I-693 with a notice saying it can be reused, you may resubmit it. Send the original exam, the destroyed envelope it came in, a copy of the rejection notice, and all original supporting documents from the civil surgeon with your corrected application to avoid repeating the medical exam and paying new fees.