New BIA Ruling Affects Advance Parole: What Immigrants Need to Know
The new Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruling affects Advance Parole because it says that traveling abroad on Advance Parole can now be considered a “departure”. This BIA decision of Matter of Delcarmen-Lara (Aug. 13, 2026) overturns the 2012 Arrabally & Yerrabelly BIA decision. Read on below for what immigrants need to know. Old Advance Parole Rule (Arabally […]
How To Keep Your Green Card After Divorce: The I-751 Waiver Guide
A common question we get asked is: Can I keep my green card after divorce if my I-751 petition has not been approved? In many cases, the answer is yes. Many conditional permanent residents qualify for an I-751 waiver that allows them to continue their case without their former spouse. Although divorce can complicate the […]
New USCIS Adjustment of Status Memo
This article reviews the new Adjustment of Status Memo by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). We look at how this Memo may affect green card applicants in the US. What is the new USCIS Adjustment of Status Memo? On May 21, 2026, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum […]
The BIA Restricts Marriage Fraud Waiver Availability
Matter of Forjoe and Section 237 (a) (1)(H) Waiver Update In a recent decision, in the Matter of Forjoe, the Board of Immigration Appeals (the BIA) restricts the availability of the 237 (h) waiver to fraud or misrepresentation committed at the time of entry. Generally, many applicants use this waiver to resolve past marriage fraud […]
Recent Green Card Interview and 2026 Updates
At a recent green card interview at the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) we observed the latest marriage green card interview process and provide an overview and updates below. Background Our foreign-born client who is married to a US citizen wants to have a legal immigration status. They entered the US legally with a […]
Green Card Holders Traveling After a Criminal Conviction
Legal permanent residents or “Green card” holders with a criminal conviction face increased risks after traveling abroad. Sometimes these risks include additional screening, detention or being placed in removal proceedings for deportation. Green Card Holders with Convictions at Increased Risk After Foreign Travel As a green card holder with a conviction, you are at increased […]
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 […]
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 […]