Overview of the August 15, 2025 USCIS Memo On August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new Policy Memorandum (PM-602-0188) that changes the way officers evaluate the "good moral character" (GMC) requirement for naturalization applicants. Instead of focusing mainly on whether an applicant has avoided disqualifying conduct, officers are now instructed Read More >>

The status of DACA has changed very little in the years since several states filed a lawsuit in Texas to attempt to end DACA almost five years ago.  The most recent developments are from earlier this year in January, when the U.S. District Court responsible for the case and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Read More >>

The Laken Riley Act: What It Does In January 2025, Congress passed—and President Trump signed—the Laken Riley Act, which broadens the scope of mandatory immigration detention. The Laken Riley Act erodes due process and means that a larger group of individuals may be subject to mandatory detention while they fight their immigration case. Mandatory detention Read More >>

In January 2025, the Trump Administration tried to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans who registered under the 2023 designation.  The Biden administration had previously announced an extension. TPS stakeholders filed a lawsuit to enjoin the Trump administration from ending TPS and the district court judge issued a nationwide injunction, preventing the government from ending Read More >>

At our office, we are increasingly alarmed by a troubling trend: some unscrupulous lawyers are filing fraudulent applications under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on behalf of unsuspecting clients. These lawyers promise “magic” solutions—work permits and lawful status “sin salir” (without leaving the country)—but they are doing so by fabricating stories of abuse without Read More >>

This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced travel assistance and a $1,000 payment to certain undocumented immigrants to depart the United States. However, this option is only available to individuals who do not have lawful status and had an encounter with Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) at the border or between ports of entry Read More >>

  On April 11, 2025, the Trump administration began to require that certain immigrants register online with the government after being in the country for more than 30 days. These immigrants mostly include undocumented persons who entered without admission and inspection and Canadians who entered at the land border and do not have an I-94 Read More >>

In recent weeks many lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also known as green card holders, have grown increasingly concerned about traveling internationally. With heightened immigration enforcement and changing policies, it’s natural to worry about what might happen upon returning to the U.S. Here's what you need to know if you're an LPR considering international travel. The Read More >>

This advisory provides important information for foreign nationals who have received employment authorization and deferred action status after a favorable bona fide determination on a pending application for U nonimmigrant status. The purpose of this post is to provide clarity on what kind of travel is permitted and the risks involved. Domestic Travel Foreign nationals Read More >>

Starting May 7, 2025, all individuals over 18 traveling through U.S. airport security will need to present photo identification that is compliant with REAL Id.  A list of these documents can be found here:    https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification  Among the list a are a driver’s license or state id that is REAL ID compliant, a lawful permanent resident Read More >>