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A federal judge in New York has struck down the Trump administration’s blanket suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries. On August 21, 2026, Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled the policy “contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority,” vacating the...
You’ve likely seen the headlines. After the Supreme Court struck down his broad 2025 order on birthright citizenship, President Trump has signed two new executive orders (EOs) in August 2026 targeting “birth tourism” and further limiting who qualifies as an American...
Imagine you filed an asylum application months or years ago and have been anxiously waiting for your USCIS interview and decision. Now picture USCIS announcing a new policy that changes the process. In late July 2026, DHS introduced an interim final rule that allows...
People often rely on Advance Parole – special permission to leave the U.S. temporarily and come back – when urgent travel is needed. Under a 2012 rule (Matter of Arrabally), leaving on approved Advance Parole did not count as a formal “departure” that triggers the...
Table of Contents DHS Finalizes Elimination of “Duration of Status” for F, J, and I Visa Holders Key Takeaways What Was the “Duration of Status” (D/S) Policy? What Has DHS Changed and Why? Who Is Affected by the New Rule? What Does This Mean for Maintaining Lawful...
Table of Contents USCIS Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Rule and Restores a Stricter Policy What is the new public charge rule from USCIS? Key differences: 2022 rule vs. new rule When does the new rule take effect? Who is affected by the new public charge regulation?...
Not long ago, we told you that Haiti’s and Syria’s TPS beneficiaries got an extra two weeks of work authorization through July 10, 2026. We have new news: USCIS has again extended those deadlines—and added several other countries—while litigation continues. Think of...
USCIS has just announced a brief extension of work permits (EADs) for Haitians and Syrians holding Temporary Protected Status. Any TPS-based EAD for Haiti or Syria that was set to expire will now remain valid through July 10, 2026. This comes on the heels of the...
Recent news reports have highlighted a new push by the Justice Department under the Trump administration to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans. Officials have announced plans to file hundreds of denaturalization cases against people accused of fraud or...
Table of Contents What Is Asylum and Who Qualifies? What is The First Step in the Asylum Process? File Form I-589 Supporting documents Common filing mistakes (to avoid) What Happens After You Submit Your Application? Applying for a Work Permit. The Asylum Interview:...
