For more than a decade, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has given hundreds of thousands of Dreamers the opportunity to live, study, and work in the U.S. without fear of deportation. Yet, for years, ongoing legal challenges have kept DACA tied up in the courts, leaving the program’s future uncertain. While much remains unresolved, there are some hopeful signs on the horizon. Below is a summary of where things stand, what may change soon, and what DACA recipients and first-time applicants should know right now. The Latest on the Legal Battles The main case challenging DACA — Texas v.…
29Oct
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a significant policy change that will impact where immigrant visa applicants are interviewed. Beginning November 1, 2025, applicants must attend their visa…
14 Oct
If your student grew up in Colorado but lacks lawful immigration status, the ASSET law opens real, affordable college options close to home. Below is a practical, accurate guide to…
01 Oct
Applying for financial aid can feel overwhelming for any student, but if your parents are undocumented immigrants, it may feel especially confusing or intimidating. The good news is that you…
23 Sep
Naturalization applicants, by law, must show that they have been, and continue to be, a person of good moral character during the statutory period, which is typically five years or…
26 Aug
Almost every day the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services is posting articles in their newsroom and alerts on social media with stories of people whom they’ve arrested and deported, some…
22 Aug
In July 2025 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the latest cuts to individuals living in the U.S. with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Those from Honduras and Nicaragua who…
29 Jul
With the Trump Administration taking over USCIS on January 20, 2025, there was well-founded concern that USCIS processing times—already lengthy—could again spike. USCIS has published data for quarter 2 of…
29 Jul
The recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” i.e. HR-1, introduces major changes to the U.S. immigration system, with one of the most immediate and concerning effects being a substantial increase in…
28 Jul
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