US Immigration from Philippines

Any rhyme or reason on delivery times after case approval??

We had a successful AOS interview yesterday. However, still no sign of work authorization. Is there such a thing as requesting a refund?

PAUSE Act of 2025 (H.R. 6225)

"Pausing on Admissions Until Security Ensured Act" of 2025, House of Representatives
Limitation on the ability to issue any visa or provide any status under the immigration laws until certain conditions have been met. Six conditions are listed.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on November 20, 2025. It will be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
9 Republican co-sponsors
Estimates of 7% chance of getting past committee, 1% chance of being enacted

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr6225

Hi gang. I'm appealing to you all for more knowledge for a friend. My friend became naturalized on Oct. 10th of this year (along with my wife). Now she has applied for the same thing for her 16 year old son who has been here since he was 8. She was told the cost form the process with USCIS would be $1385! Can this be right?? Also, which form does she need to use? I thought the 600 but now I'm not sure. Anyone?

He turns 17 in January and I suggested she wait till he's 18 in another year and let him apply on his own like his brother did. Good idea or not? She may not want to wait though.

So, anyway, I tried to find costs for her but have yet to find anything concerning it. Any input from you folks would be great.

Doug V.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing new guidance that limits the age of foreign nationals photos that can be used to create immigration documents to no more than three years. This update enhances national security and prevents identity fraud.

Effective immediately, the new guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual limits the use of photos to those that were taken within three years of the date a person files a USCIS form.

Additionally, self-submitted photos will no longer be accepted. Only photos taken by USCIS or other authorized entities will be used. This ensures every photo used in a secure document is recent, accurate, and reliable key requirements to preventing fraud and identity theft.

Robust screening and vetting processes are critical to protecting the security and integrity of the U.S. immigration system. COVID-19-era flexibilities, which allowed the reuse of photos for up to 10 years even if a person s appearance changed significantly, were kept in place longer than necessary. This compromised USCIS ability to verify, identify, and properly screen aliens.

This policy change aligns with Department of Homeland Security priorities to modernize screening and vetting processes and address the vulnerabilities in identity documents.

Certain forms will require a new photo, regardless of when an applicant s or petitioner s last photograph was taken. These include Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card; Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; Form N-400, Application for Naturalization; and Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship.