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 […]
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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
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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
In cases where a person is in a marriage where the spouse is abusive to him or her, the person may be able to continue filing for the green card without the USC Citizen or green card holders assistance or involvement. This abuse may contain many forms. So whether the abuse is emotional, mental or
My Green Card application has been pending for years, can I sue USCIS Immigration DHS? In some cases, the length of time a case remains undecided by Immigration USCIS DHS to decide a case is unreasonable. When someone has done everything on their part to try to get Immigration USCIS DHS to decide their application
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A very common question that our law firm gets How can I get employment work authorization? In general, employment work authorization is provided during while another type of application is pending, such as green card application via adjustment of status. Ordinarily, and absent few situations, and employment authorization is provided during the pendency of another
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I just completed my adjustment of status interview (application for a green card interview) based on my marriage to an USA citizen. At the end of the interview, I was given a document requesting more evidence because of an arrest. Will my arrest records affect me getting a green card? When it comes to criminal
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I have been in the United States for 10 years. Recently DHS Immigration ICE contacted me and put me in deportation. I have a hearing coming up in front of the Immigration Court Executive Office fire Immigration Review at 26 Federal Plaza, New York NY with an Immigration Judge. I am from a country that
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