What happens after an ICE arrest, whether a bond hearing is available, what the Supreme Court is about to decide about mandatory detention, and what defenses exist in immigration court. A complete guide from our Brooklyn and Miami offices.
Immigration Arrest, Detention, and Court Defense: What Happens and What You Can Do Read More »
A short note this week instead of a policy update. Our Miami office serves families across South Florida, and most of the people we help there found us because someone they trusted gave them our number.
Our Miami Office: If You Know Someone in Florida Who Needs Help, Send Them to Us Read More »
The October Visa Bulletin moved the SIJ category forward dramatically after more than a year of being unavailable. Thousands of young people who have been waiting can file their green card applications this month — and the window may not stay open.
If Your I-360 Was Filed Before January 1, 2025, You Can Apply for Your Green Card Now Read More »
A proposed rule would raise the naturalization fee by up to 80% and eliminate both the reduced fee and the fee waiver. It isn’t final yet, and no effective date has been announced — which is exactly why green card holders shouldn’t wait to find out where they stand.
Citizenship Could Soon Cost $1,330 — and Fee Waivers May Disappear Entirely Read More »
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 »
