January 2, 2026|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
On November 3, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy alert that significantly changes how certain U visa holders may apply for lawful permanent residence. USCIS now states that when U nonimmigrant status is granted to someone already inside the United States, that grant does not count as an “admission” for purposes of […]
January 2, 2026|Contributed by: Zachary New
2025 is ending on a peculiar note, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services deciding that it no longer should be doing its job, and instead placing a pause on a significant number of immigration applications for an indefinite period of time. The memo, PM-602-0192, pauses adjudication of a multitude of benefit applications filed by […]
January 2, 2026|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
Immigration enforcement at U.S. airports has changed significantly in recent months and airports are increasingly being used as active immigration enforcement locations. For many immigrants, including those with green cards, pending immigration cases, or old removal orders, these changes mean that air travel can now carry serious legal risks, even for domestic flights. Airports Are […]
December 15, 2025|Contributed by: Jennifer Howard
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced several changes affecting Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), commonly known as work permits — including how long work permits are valid, whether work authorization continues while a renewal is pending, and filing fee increases for certain categories. Below is a summary of what has changed, who is affected, […]
October 29, 2025|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq. and Luke Niermann
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, […]
October 14, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
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 interview in the consular district corresponding to their place of residence, or, if they prefer, in their country of nationality. This policy aims to streamline […]
October 1, 2025|Contributed by: Zachary New
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 what ASSET is, who qualifies, what it pays for, and how to use it. What is ASSET? ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow) […]
September 23, 2025|Contributed by: Ellen Atkinson
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 may still apply for federal student aid, regardless of your parents’ immigration status. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is about you—your eligibility, your […]
August 26, 2025|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
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 three years if married to a U.S. citizen. The standard is measured by a preponderance of the evidence. In the past, meeting this requirement usually […]
August 22, 2025|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
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 of whom were in the process of applying for U.S. citizenship. News reports about immigration enforcement, detentions, and people being picked up at government offices […]
