The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a six-month automatic extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon, effective May 28, 2026 through November 27, 2026. What Happened? DHS posted a Federal Register notice on May 28, 2026 confirming...

Many people don't realize that having a pending immigration case doesn't automatically disqualify you from getting a Texas Driver's License. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), certain applicants with pending cases may still be eligible. Here's a...

On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued policy memo PM-602-0199, and if you have a pending or upcoming I-485 application, this is something you need to understand. The memo changes how immigration officers are being instructed to handle Adjustment of Status — the process most...

If you have been seeing advertisements or hearing about the CBP Home app's "Intent to Depart" feature, you are not alone. The Department of Homeland Security has been promoting this tool as a voluntary, incentivized way for undocumented individuals to leave the United...

The U.S. Department of State has officially announced a temporary pause on all visa services at three U.S. Embassies in East and Central Africa, effective May 18, 2026. Here's what you need to know: The embassies affected are in Juba, South Sudan; Kinshasa, Democratic...

Most Americans assume birthright citizenship — the idea that if you're born on US soil, you're automatically a citizen — has always been a settled fact of American life. The truth is far more complicated, and far more contested. The story of who counts as an American...

On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced it will begin aggressively revoking passports for individuals who owe more than $2,500 in child support arrears — a policy that could affect millions of Americans. This isn't a new law. The authority to deny or...

If you or your attorney has recently received an email from a USCIS Field Office ahead of a scheduled Adjustment of Status (AOS) interview, you are not alone. Over the past year, USCIS Field Offices across the country have begun sending courtesy email notices to...

Immigration attorneys across the United States are sounding the alarm about a growing trend: clients are being detained at USCIS biometrics appointments at an increasing rate. If you or someone you know has an upcoming biometrics appointment, please read this...

If you're planning to open a bank account in the United States, there's a new requirement you need to be aware of. The US Treasury Secretary has announced that banks will now be required to ask for proof of US status — and being unprepared could cause serious delays...