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 […]
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 […]
New Registration Requirement for Non-citizens
The new Registration Requirement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) requires that immigrants and non-U.S. citizens living in the US must register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). What Does Registration Mean? Registration here means that non-U.S. citizens living in America should provide their personal information and address on a USCIS online […]
Next Steps After a Visa Denial Due to Past Marriage
In this article we look at possible next steps after a form I-130 family visa petition is denied because of past marriage, marriage fraud allegations or suspicions of a fake marriage for immigration benefits. Many immigrants are surprised when their form I-130 family visa petition, or a form I-485 Adjustment of Status petition, is denied […]
Speed Up Your EAD Work Permit Process by Avoiding These 6 mistakes
Avoid these 6 common mistakes and speed up your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or work permit process with the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Here are the top mistakes to avoid for faster EAD approval: Common EAD Application Mistakes To Avoid If You Avoided the mistakes Listed Above – Next Steps for Your EAD […]
A Guide to Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)
Updated August 2026 In this guide we discuss what you need to know about Deferred Enforced Departure, a temporary protected status that prevents removal or deportation from the US. Read on to learn more about its benefits and how it can help you with your immigration plans. 1. What is Deferred Enforced Departure? Deferred Enforced […]