Immigration enforcement at U.S. airports has escalated sharply since we first covered this topic in an article in January. ICE arrests hit a record high of roughly 51,000 people nationwide…
22 Sep
On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an important decision limiting the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to remove certain noncitizens to countries…
22 Sep
Few things are as frustrating as a case that simply sits. The application was filed correctly. The fee was paid. Biometrics were taken. And then, nothing. Months pass. The online…
11 Sep
Immigration limbo has a particular texture. You open the case status page, and it says the same three words it said last month: "Case Was Received." Nothing scheduled. Nothing explained.…
26 Aug
In just a few weeks, USCIS will release new editions of several commonly filed forms, including Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), Form I-765 (Application for…
25 Aug
A significant change to the immigration “public charge” rules will take effect on September 18, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule rescinding the public charge…
24 Aug
Eighteen months of silence from USCIS after submitting an application, or even completing an interview, is more than frustrating. For many applicants, it raises a deeper question: is something wrong…
22 Aug
On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (the "BIA") issued a decision called Matter of Delcarmen-Lara that changes how the government treats international travel on advance parole. The…
13 Aug
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