October 1 starts a new fiscal year, and with it a fresh supply of green card numbers. Categories that stalled in September often move. If yours does, the people who file first are the ones who started preparing in September.
Your Priority Date Could Become Current on October 1. Here’s What to Have Ready Now. Read More »
On August 31, USCIS replaced the Affidavit of Support and made it mandatory the same day. The new form asks sponsors to authorize the government to pull their credit file. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and what to check before you sign.
On September 18, USCIS replaces the Form I-485 and a new public charge rule takes effect the same day. File on the wrong edition — even by one day — and it comes back rejected. Here’s how the timing works and what it means for your case.
The Green Card Application Form Changes September 18 — and There’s No Grace Period Read More »
A policy change that took effect August 5 lets USCIS deny applications outright instead of requesting missing evidence first — and it reaches cases that were already pending. Here’s how to check whether yours is exposed.
The first two days after an ICE arrest matter more than almost anything that follows. Here’s how to find your loved one, what they should never sign, and the documents to gather before you call a lawyer.
What to Do in the First 48 Hours If a Family Member Is Detained by ICE Read More »
New “Public Charge” Rule Takes Effect September 18 — Does It Affect You? If you’re applying for a green card, a major change is coming that could affect your case. On September 18, 2026, a new federal rule takes effect that changes how immigration officers look at your use of public benefits like Medicaid, SNAP
New “Public Charge” Rule Takes Effect September 18 — Does It Affect You? Read More »
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court settled one of the most closely watched immigration questions in a generation. In Trump v. Barbara, the Court ruled 6–3 that the Constitution guarantees automatic citizenship to virtually all children born on U.S. soil — striking down the executive order that had sought to end that guarantee. For
If you’re married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and pursuing a green card from inside the United States, you’ve likely seen alarming headlines this year. A new USCIS policy memorandum issued on May 21, 2026 (PM-602-0199) prompted a wave of social media posts suggesting that green cards could no longer be approved
New USCIS Guidance on Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status: What Couples Should Know Read More »
In most cases, someone who has been ordered removed (also known as deportation Order) by an Immigration Judge cannot then apply for a green card even if they are married subsequently to a citizen of the USA. in most cases (there are some exceptions), A person ordinarily must first need to file a motion to
Ordinarily a person who was married less than 2 years at the time their green card is granted through the marriage with a citizen of the US will be granted a Conditional Green Card valid for 2 years. When it comes time to file for the permanent green card and remove the conditions, a person
