This article explains the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision in Trump v. Barbara. It expands on our YouTube session, “Birthright Citizenship Decision: First Impressions,” which we recorded on June 30, 2026, the day the Court issued its decision. This article also covers developments since then. Published October 29, 2026 / Last reviewed October 30, 2026…
This is a written summary of the “Received an RFE or NOID? Watch This!” YouTube session recorded October 19, 2026 Published October 22, 2026 / Last reviewed October 22, 2026 Quick answer: A Request for Evidence (RFE) asks for more proof before USCIS decides your case. A Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) tells…
This is a written summary of the “Top 5 Trends in Adjustment of Status RFE’s and Adjudication – How to be prepared” YouTube session recorded October 5, 2026 Published October 07, 2026 / Last reviewed October 07, 2026 Quick answer: An adjustment of status RFE is no longer something you can count on before…
This is a written summary and update of the “Is It Still Safe to Travel on Advance Parole After Delcarmen-Lara?” YouTube session with Sam Shihab and Brian Burke. Updated 9/21/2026 by Sam Shihab Quick answer: No, not automatically safe to travel on Advance Parole. On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled…
This is a written summary of the “USCIS Narrows CSPA Applicability” YouTube session with Sam Shihab and Brian Burke, recorded August 11, 2025, three days after USCIS announced the change Published August 11, 2025 / Last updated October 24, 2026 Update (October 24, 2026): We have rewritten this article to reflect the current USCIS…
The process of bringing your fiancé to the US involves many steps and multiple phases. The process can be daunting and difficult to understand. One of the most common questions couples have is: What does the process entail? First, you must file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). Along with the form, you and…
Employment When do I have to join my employer-sponsor? What work can I do for them? Where can I work after green card is issued? By pursuing the employment-based application, both you and your employer have declared your intentions of having you perform the services described in your I-140 (or on the I-485 Supplement J…
On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United Stated (SCOTUS) unanimously ruled that some Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients are not eligible for lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as green cards. It is important to note that this ruling does not apply to all TPS recipients. Specifically, the court made it…
Due to the backlog in applications, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will temporarily suspend the biometrics (commonly known as “fingerprinting”) requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Timeframe for Biometrics Suspension The suspension goes into effect on May 17, 2021 and is expected to be in…
Everyone has been affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic in one way or another. When it comes to immigration, individuals seeking to come to the United States have also felt the impact. Travel has been restricted, while embassies and consulates are dealing with a backlog of immigrant visa applications. According to the Department of State…