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An online marriage is valid for immigration if it’s legally performed and the couple cohabits afterward. Learn the required paperwork and how to file Form I‑130.
Divorce impacts your immigration status differently depending on whether your green‑card case is pending, conditional, or approved. Learn what steps you need to take.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether the detention mandate applies to all illegal border crossers or only to those stopped en route. The ruling could reshape mass‑detention practices.
USCIS uses AI to automatically scan documents, flag errors, and pre‑screen risk. Learn how this changes your green‑card journey.
President Trump promised mass deportations, but the focus has shifted to targeted removals. Here’s what it means for immigrants in the US.
On September 17, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Matter of A‑V‑O‑ (30 I&N Dec. 44) overruled Matter of Kanga and held that a person convicted of an aggravated felony is inadmissible…
On August 5, 2026, USCIS (Policy Alert PA‑2026‑05) expanded its authority to deny benefit requests without first issuing an RFE or NOID and allowed officers to set RFE response periods shorter than…
By a Federal Register notice of July 14, 2026, the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) restored the eight‑month period of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA),…
On August 5, 2026 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act (H.B. 5620). It took effect immediately and requires employers to give employees written notice within 48 hours of…
El Salvador's TPS designation was due to expire on September 9, 2026, but DHS has not published a decision to extend or terminate it. DHS and USCIS say Salvadoran TPS holders retain protection,…
In its precedent decision Matter of Borges Borsoi (30 I&N Dec. 67, AAO 2026), the AAO held that a Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petition must be received by USCIS before the petitioner's 21st…
The State Department announced a 60‑day public comment period for a new DS‑864E form that would allow immigrant‑visa applicants to request a waiver of the sponsor affidavit requirement. Comments are…
Federal prosecutors are arguing against further hearings and a special prosecutor in a dismissed case against anti-ICE activists. Prosecutors claim that the payout of attorney fees and internal…
The US Customs and Border Protection is seeking a company to track down immigrants who left the US without paying their immigration-related fines. This may affect immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala,…
The US federal government has been held in contempt for not complying with a discovery order regarding ICE phone data. A $500 daily fine has been imposed until compliance is met.
The Trump administration has activated a court to deport an Afghan national with permanent resident status, testing due process rights.
A Massachusetts federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting asylum seekers who haven't paid an annual asylum fee. This ruling may affect thousands of people seeking…
The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an immigrant does not need to file a complaint with the state bar to be eligible for a case redo. The decision was made in favor of a Guatemalan…
The US Department of Justice is increasing its enforcement of the False Claims Act, creating risks for construction contractors. The DOJ is broadening its application of the FCA.
The family of a man who died after an ICE raid on a cannabis farm is suing the US government for negligence. The raid led to the man's death, and the family is seeking compensation for the actions…
A Texas firm has landed a $150 million contract with the US Department of Health and Human Services to provide legal services to unaccompanied immigrant children, raising concerns among former…
A New York legal aid union has reached a deal with management after 4 months of talks, averting a potential strike. This agreement is a crucial step in maintaining access to legal aid for those in…
The immigration court backlog has fallen below 3.5 million. EOIR has released statistics for the third quarter of 2026.
Sanctuary policies in the US undermine immigration laws and destroy trust in government. This comes as America marks its 250th birthday.
Fulbright and TPS are two important programs for immigrants. What we know about these programs and how they can affect your life.
The DOJ alleged that OpenAI discriminated against US workers. The company has agreed to pay $3.2M in a settlement. This decision highlights the importance of complying with immigration laws.
The US Department of Justice has challenged a Connecticut law regulating ICE activities, requiring federal agents to wear identifying badges and banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks.
The 1st Circ. panel considered the stay of Somalia TPS termination. A new administrative stay has replaced the previous one.
The Trump administration's gold card program allows wealthy individuals to skip ahead in the visa line. Professional workers are challenging this expedited application process in court.
EB-5 investors should be aware of three key deadlines, with the nearest being September 30.
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