by Norma Ayoub | Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Two Major USCIS Policy Changes for Naturalization Applicants In August 2025, USCIS released two new policy memos that could significantly change how naturalization (citizenship) applications are evaluated: Good Moral Character (GMC) Memo – Issued August 15,...
by Norma Ayoub | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has released the latest chart on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and parole programs. These updates affect work permits, ongoing cases, and future immigration options for thousands of people. Here’s what you need to...
by Norma Ayoub | Sep 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
On September 19, 2025, the President issued a new Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers under the H-1B visa program. This major policy shift is intended, according to the administration, to address systemic abuse of the H-1B system. What...
by Norma Ayoub | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Starting September 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will begin charging a $1 fee to register for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery. This change comes from a final rule published in the Federal Register (90 FR 44524, 9/16/25). What’s Changing? Previously,...
by Norma Ayoub | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Trump administration has rolled back a long-standing safeguard in U.S. immigration enforcement: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are no longer required to complete detailed paperwork before making an arrest. For years, ICE agents had to document...
