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Since January 2026, USCIS will no longer allow applicants to request a Social Security Number at the same time they file an EAD application (Form I-765). Previously, many applicants could simply check a box on their EAD form and have USCIS coordinate with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to issue an SSN or replacement card. Under the updated policy, that convenience is ending. If you need an SSN, you will have to apply directly with SSA after your EAD is approved).  💻 Website: https://directusimmigration.com/ 📱 Toll-Free Phone Number: 1(888)853-4833 Locations: U.S.: D.C., Florida, New York, Virginia Worldwide: Dubai, Mexico, Honduras 📧 Email: [email protected] Connect with Direct U.S. Immigration on Social Media: 💻 Facebook: Direct U.S. Immigration | Facebook 💻 Twitter: Direct U.S. Immigration (@D_USImmigration) / Twitter 💻 Instagram: Direct U.S. Immigration (@directusimmigration) • Instagram photos and videos 💻 TikTok: DirectUSImmigration (@directusimmigration) TikTok | Watch DirectUSImmigration's Newest TikTok Videos

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" data-turn-id="6b670c5b-0e62-430f-970a-51eed6f12707" data-testid="conversation-turn-419" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-699db790-c294-839e-949d-c892e40d62be-14" data-testid= "conversation-turn-420" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> As of March 1, 2026, USCIS has increased the premium processing fee for several employment-based immigration filings. This fast-track option still allows for quicker decisions—typically within 15 days—but now comes at a higher cost. If you are planning to file, it's important to factor in the updated fees when planning your strategy and budget. Premium processing continues to offer expedited service for certain forms. For an additional fee, USCIS guarantees a 15-day response—either a decision or a request for evidence. If the agency does not respond within that timeframe, the premium processing fee is refunded.   💻 Website: https://directusimmigration.com/ 📱 Toll-Free Phone Number: 1(888)853-4833 Locations: U.S.: D.C., Florida, New York, Virginia Worldwide: Dubai, Mexico, Honduras 📧 Email: [email protected] Connect with Direct U.S. Immigration on Social Media: 💻 Facebook: Direct U.S. Immigration | Facebook 💻 Twitter: Direct U.S. Immigration (@D_USImmigration) / Twitter 💻 Instagram: Direct U.S. Immigration (@directusimmigration) • Instagram photos and videos 💻 TikTok: DirectUSImmigration (@directusimmigration) TikTok | Watch DirectUSImmigration's Newest TikTok Videos

Applying for a U.S. visitor visa (B-1/B-2) in 2025? The visa interview is the most critical step in the process—and the moment when many applicants face refusal under Section 214(b) due to weak preparation. In this episode, we share expert tips to help you succeed in your U.S. visitor visa interview and increase your chances of approval. You'll learn: How to prepare for common visa officer questions. The importance of showing strong ties to your home country. How to present your travel purpose clearly and confidently. Essential documents you should bring—and how to organize them. Common mistakes that lead to refusals and how to avoid them. Tips for handling unexpected or tricky questions. We'll also explain how your body language, communication style, and concise answers can influence the officer's decision, and why honesty and clarity are key to a successful interview. Whether you're traveling for tourism, business, or family visits, this episode will help you present a strong case and avoid common pitfalls. 📌 Listen now to learn how to prepare, build confidence, and pass your U.S. visitor visa interview in 2025. 💻 Website: https://directusimmigration.com/ 📱 Toll-Free Phone Number: 1(888)853-4833 Locations: U.S.: D.C., Florida, New York, Virginia Worldwide: Dubai, Mexico, Honduras 📧 Email: [email protected] Connect with Direct U.S. Immigration on Social Media: 💻 Facebook: Direct U.S. Immigration | Facebook 💻 Twitter: Direct U.S. Immigration (@D_USImmigration) / Twitter 💻 Instagram: Direct U.S. Immigration (@directusimmigration) • Instagram photos and videos 💻 TikTok: DirectUSImmigration (@directusimmigration) TikTok | Watch DirectUSImmigration's Newest TikTok Videos