On September 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that deeply impacts immigrant communities in the Los Angeles area. In Noem v. Perdomo, the Court granted a stay of…
15 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
Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization is a life-changing milestone. For many immigrants, it represents years of residency, paperwork, interviews, and finally, the oath of allegiance to the United States.…
25 Aug
Why this matters now In today’s tight labor market, both employers and foreign national professionals are moving quickly to secure opportunities. An H-1B transfer, however, is not simply a paperwork…
25 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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