AILA Domestic Travel Pointers for Undocumented Immigrants
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AILA Domestic Travel Pointers for Visa Holders
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AILA Domestic Travel Pointersfor Lawful Permanent Residents
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Increased Residency Scrutiny at the Border: What Green Card Holders Need to Know Before Traveling in 2026
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 >>
Important Update on Adjustment of Status: What You Need to Know
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 >>
Nationwide USCIS adjudication holds related to biometric re‑screening: what clients should know
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 >>
Understanding Extension of Employment Authorization for Pending Adjustment of Status based on U Nonimmigrant Status
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 >>
Immigrant Visa Processing Paused for Certain Countries: What You Need to Know
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 >>
The Department of State Directs Consular Officials to Consider Health Conditions When Issuing Visas
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 >>
What To Do If You Receive a “Call-In Appointment” Notice from ICE
Over the past several weeks, many non-citizens across the United States have begun receiving letters in the mail from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requesting that they appear for a “Call-In Appointment” at their local ICE Field Office. These notices can be alarming and confusing—particularly for people who have lived in the United States for Read More >>