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...

Effective May 18, 2026 If you have an upcoming USCIS interview, there is an important policy change you and your legal representative need to know about. Starting May 18, 2026, USCIS will no longer permit attorneys or accredited representatives to participate remotely...

The U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution on February 28, 2026, following escalating armed conflict in the Middle East and U.S. military operations in Iran. Americans worldwide—especially those in or traveling to the region—are advised to exercise...

On August 21, 2025, the Department of State announced an immediate pause on issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers. The announcement was made publicly by Secretary of State Marco Rubio following a fatal accident on a Florida turnpike that resulted in three...