When filing an immigration petition, waiting months—or even years—for a decision can create uncertainty for employers, foreign workers, students, and families. To address urgent situations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a service known as...
In a major decision with potentially far-reaching consequences, a federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that USCIS acted unlawfully when it imposed broad freezes on immigration benefit applications filed by individuals from certain designated countries. The case,...
USCIS Issues New Adjustment of Status Memorandum: What Applicants Need to Know On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued a new policy memorandum regarding Adjustment of Status ("AOS") applications. Since then, I have received numerous questions from current and prospective...