If you've spent any time around immigration law, you've probably heard terms like "legal," "illegal," "status," and "lawful presence" used as if they all mean the same thing. They don't — and the difference between them can determine whether someone is eligible for a...

For years, many travelers have assumed that leaving the United States is a routine, immigration-free process. That assumption is no longer valid — and foreign nationals departing the U.S. should be aware of significant changes now in effect. A Long Time Coming: The...

On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Doe, Nos. 25–1083 and 25–1084, reversing the lower court orders that had blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria and Haiti. The Court's ruling removes all judicial...

The U.S. Department of State has issued a temporary final rule creating an optional $750 fee for expedited B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visa interview appointments. This new option takes effect July 1, 2026 and runs through December 31, 2026. What Is the Expedited Appointment...

USCIS has announced the opening of a new Asylum Office location in San Antonio, Texas — and it directly affects asylum applicants in the Houston area. What You Need to Know Beginning May 28, 2026, individuals who filed for asylum with USCIS and reside within the...

On June 5, 2026, a federal court delivered a significant victory for immigrants whose applications have been stuck in administrative limbo. The ruling, issued in Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, No....

What Happened? In a significant immigration law development, a Massachusetts federal judge ruled on Monday that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by the Trump administration is unconstitutional — vacating it in its entirety. U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the...

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...