24
Oct
2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy alert published on October 17, 2025, revising the USCIS Policy Manual to provide updated guidance on qualifying spousal relationships for purposes of family-based Form I-130 immigrant visa petitions (green card status or legal permanent residency) under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The policy READ MORE
26
Sep
2025
Immigration to the United States is a complex and often misunderstood process. Misconceptions can lead to false hopes and unintentional legal missteps. Myth: Green Card Holders Cannot Be Deported Truth: Green card holders can be deported if they commit certain crimes or violate immigration laws. Permanent residency is not an absolute safeguard against READ MORE
14
Oct
2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2024 Visa Bulletin providing the immigrant visa number availability to file for and obtain legal permanent residency (immigrant or “green card” status). For those interested in holding green card status, it is very important to check the Visa Bulletin each month to learn if a visa READ MORE
14
Oct
2024
New Guidance on EB-1 Green Card Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual clarifying the eligibility criteria for the EB-1 green card immigrant visa classification for individuals with extraordinary ability. EB-1 extraordinary ability green card applicants must demonstrate their READ MORE
14
Aug
2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the September 2024 Visa Bulletin providing the immigrant visa number availability to file for and obtain legal permanent residency (immigrant or “green card” status). For those interested in holding green card status, it is very important to check the Visa Bulletin each month to learn if a visa READ MORE
03
Jul
2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a new initiative aimed at promoting family unity and stability in the immigration process and providing a path to legal permanent residency (or green card status). This announcement aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to keeping families together and addresses significant challenges faced by noncitizen spouses of READ MORE
06
May
2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the May 2024 Visa Bulletin providing the immigrant visa number availability to file for and obtain legal permanent residency (immigrant or “green card” status). For those interested in holding green card status, it is very important to check the Visa Bulletin each month to learn if a visa READ MORE