USCIS Protocol Changes May-June 2025 PART 3
USCIS Protocol Changes May-June 2025
Then there’s Ahmad Rezaie, a former interpreter for U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Now paroled into the U.S., he sought to adjust status under the Special Immigrant Visa program. Though exempt from filing fees, Ahmad still had to file the updated I-485, secure a civil surgeon’s exam, and—critically—complete the new G-325R form. Language barriers and unfamiliarity with the USCIS portal posed major hurdles. Thankfully, a refugee support organization helped him navigate the process, proving again how vital community resources are in this evolving landscape.
One progressive shift worth noting is USCIS’s new gender marker policy. Applicants can now self-select their gender—M, F, or X (nonbinary)—on key forms without having to submit legal documentation. This change allows individuals, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community, to have their identity reflected in their government-issued immigration documents without additional bureaucratic burdens.
In sum, the landscape of U.S. immigration is changing fast. From strict form edition rules and digitization efforts to expanded biometric registration and new gender identity accommodations, applicants must stay vigilant, precise, and well-supported.
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