Documents, timelines, fees and changes: 181 articles on “Residence permits” in the USA, plus help from a lawyer.
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.
USCIS uses AI to automatically scan documents, flag errors, and pre‑screen risk. Learn how this changes your green‑card journey.
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),…
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,…
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…
Fulbright and TPS are two important programs for immigrants. What we know about these programs and how they can affect your life.
The 1st Circ. panel considered the stay of Somalia TPS termination. A new administrative stay has replaced the previous one.
Divorce doesn't mean the end of your path to permanent residence. File an I-751 waiver without your spouse and keep your green card. Learn how to file and what documents you need.
A Mexican father who lived in the US for decades was deported despite having a valid advance parole document. He has filed a lawsuit in federal court, challenging the immigration policies introduced…
As UNHCR pushes for renewed commitment to the 1951 Refugee Convention, critics stress the need to review the existing asylum system, which they believe has become obsolete.
Courts have preserved temporary relief for some countries. USCIS has updated instructions for Haiti, Somalia, and Syria. What does this mean for employers and employees?
USCIS has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, Syria, and other countries. Employers must reverify employment authorization for affected TPS beneficiaries.
The BIA has ordered the removal of an alien who voted in an election, highlighting the importance of complying with immigration laws.
The Department of Homeland Security has amended its regulations to permit USCIS to refer affirmative asylum applications to the DOJ without an interview. Learn more.
A federal court has temporarily halted changes to TPS work authorization. This means employers should not reverify, suspend, or terminate employees based solely on the anticipated loss of…
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the work permit cutoff for TPS holders. This ruling may affect thousands of immigrants in the US.
The US Supreme Court has made a ruling that weakens the rights of green card holders. The decision allows Customs and Border Protection officers to parole returning lawful permanent residents…
The 9th Circuit has revived the asylum bid of a Mexican mother and her children who escaped masked men. The immigration appeals panel had disobeyed its own precedent.
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to revisit a Guatemalan man's asylum bid, finding he was not specifically targeted by MS-13 due to his membership in a particular group or beliefs.
The US Supreme Court's asylum ruling may have significant implications for migrants. What does it mean for you?
USCIS updates TPS placeholder dates for certain countries. Employers should review their reverification calendars and records.
DHS has been sanctioned for evading a ruling to restore legal status to hundreds of thousands of migrants whose parole was terminated en masse. The court's decision may have significant implications…
Three Venezuelan asylum-seekers, claiming they were deceived by Florida officials, seek anonymity in court. They fear harassment if their names are exposed.
The Supreme Court's ruling in Mullin v. Doe will impact the status of thousands of Syrian and Haitian nationals. Employers must reevaluate their hiring policies and avoid discriminatory practices.
To get a green card, you must prove your marriage is bona fide. Learn what evidence USCIS looks for.
A former Yale University student has sued ICE agents over his arrest at a courthouse in 2023. He claims the arrest was unlawful and may have been triggered by his lawsuit to force a decision on his…
A Texas federal judge overturned the termination of the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, which requires asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed.
USCIS has issued new guidance for TPS beneficiaries following the Supreme Court ruling. TPS beneficiaries may continue to use employment authorization documents.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration misinterpreted asylum law, with significant implications for the country's immigration policy.
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