USCIS to Release New Form I-485 on September 18, 2026
USCIS has announced that it will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on September 18, 2026. The updated
Read More »USCIS Issues New Public Charge Guidance Ahead of September 2026 Rule Changes
USCIS has released extensive new policy guidance explaining how officers will determine whether an applicant for lawful permanent residence is likely to become a public
Read More »Supreme Court Expands DHS Authority Over Returning Green Card Holders With Criminal Charges
On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant immigration decision in Blanche v. Lau, holding that border officers do not need clear and convincing evidence
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy Memo Requiring Adjustment of Status Requests to be Completed Outside of the US
In a significant policy change, on Friday, May 22, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memo to remind [immigration] officers and
Read More »May 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates Chart A and Final Action Dates Chart B remain unchanged for all EB-categories. As of the date of this alert, USCIS has
Read More »Planning for the Future: The Impact of International Travel on Green Card Holders
Even after obtaining your green card, maintaining your permanent residence can be more complicated than expected. As a green card holder, traveling outside of the US for
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