USCIS Halts All Asylum Applications, and Immigration Benefits for Some Countries
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has issued a policy memorandum halting decisions on all asylum applications, and immigration benefits for certain applicants pending a comprehensive review. USCIS Halts Asylum decisions for all nationalities. USCIS has halted all asylum decisions for all nationalities (including approvals, denials, or closure of cases), according to the agency. […]
USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extension for EAD Renewals
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated the automatic 540-day extension for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) or work permit renewals filed after October 30, 2025. This termination cancels the previous rule by President Biden that automatically extended the validity of certain timely filed work permits by up to 540 days. EAD or Work Permit […]
What Happens After Your Provisional Waiver (I-601A) Is Approved
Updated August 2026 After your Form I-601A Provisional Waiver is approved, you are one step closer to obtaining lawful permanent residency. The next part of the process continues at the National Visa Center (NVC), where you complete your immigrant visa application by Consular Processing. Due to this, receiving a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver (Form I-601A) […]
Recent Immigration Success Stories
A Client Success Story: Overcoming Risks with an I-601A Provisional Waiver Our client has lived in the United States without lawful immigration status for over 25 years and built a life here with his wife and child. However, in order to get a green card or permanent residency, he needed to travel abroad for Consular […]
USCIS Discretionary Policy Update May Affect Your Immigration Case
The new discretionary policy update of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will guide immigration officers on discretionary factors to use when evaluating immigration applications. With this policy update, Policy Alert PA‑2025‑16, USCIS officers can deny applications based on perceived anti-American ideology, certain immigration violations and even social media activity. USCIS Officers To Consider […]
How To Speed Up EAD or Work Permit Renewals
Here is a guide to speed up your employment authorization document (EAD) or work permit renewal with the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). 1. You Can Ask USCIS for Expedited Processing One way to speed up your EAD or work permit processing is to ask the USCIS for Expedited Processing. The first step is […]
ICE Arrests – How to Prepare, What to Know
Here are useful tips to prepare and protect you and your family in case of ICE arrests at the immigration court, at ICE check-ins, or in general. Recent Trends by ICE A recent trend is that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immigration agents have been arresting and detaining people leaving their immigration court hearings. Read […]
REAL ID and Travel: How Immigrants Fly Without It
Many non-citizens, undocumented immigrants and visa overstays, worry about whether they can fly within the US or enter certain federal facilities without a REAL ID driver’s license or Identification card (ID). In this article, we’ll explain what REAL ID means for you, and which documents are still acceptable for domestic air travel. 1. What is […]
5 Reasons You Should Apply For Citizenship Now
In this article we look at 5 reasons why you should apply for US citizenship now instead of remaining a permanent resident. Generally, a qualified permanent resident may apply to become a US citizen through naturalization. Smart Reasons to Become a US citizen and Give Up Your Green Card. Many clients tell us that the peace […]
Is It Safe to Travel with a Green Card? 7 Best Tips
This guide provides best tips for green card holders or permanent residents returning to the US after traveling abroad. These tips can help for a smooth US entry and avoid common pitfalls that could jeopardize your permanent resident status. Check the Duration of your Trip Trips of 180 days or more may cause you to […]