For many immigrant visa applicants, the consular interview is the final major step before receiving a visa. While gathering civil documents and completing forms is important, applicants should also be prepared to answer detailed questions about their future plans in the United States. Consular officers often evaluate whether an applicant appears capable of supporting themselves Read More >>

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Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), commonly known as green card holders, have long been able to travel internationally with relative ease. While the core legal rules governing travel have not changed, enforcement at U.S. ports of entry has become significantly stricter in 2025–2026, creating new risks for returning residents. If you are a green card holder Read More >>

Many of you have heard about a new USCIS policy memo about adjustment of status (the green card process from inside the United States). We want to explain what this means for you in simple terms and help you understand how to prepare. First — Adjustment of Status Has NOT Ended There has been a Read More >>

Many clients have recently contacted our office because their immigration cases appear to be delayed, even after completing interviews, biometrics, or submitting all requested evidence. These delays are not unique to individual cases. USCIS has implemented a nationwide adjudication hold tied to a new biometric re‑screening process, and it is affecting immigration cases across the Read More >>

Individuals granted U Nonimmigrant Status receive U status for up to four years. They are eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident status through adjustment of status after three years of U Nonimmigrant Status if they meet certain requirements. An application filed before the U Nonimmigrant Status expires extends U Nonimmigrant Status while the adjustment Read More >>

In January 2026, the U.S. government implemented a significant change affecting many families and employers waiting for immigrant visas. The U.S. Department of State announced a pause on issuing immigrant visas for nationals of certain countries, and this policy has already caused confusion, delays, and hardship for many applicants. What is the immigrant visa pause? Read More >>

Under the direction of the Trump administration, to continue its effort to limit legal immigration, the Secretary of State sent a cable to U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad to consider health issues when issuing visas.  This cable only affects applicants abroad who are applying for visas to enter the United States and will more likely Read More >>