On July 3, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will waive multiple federal laws in order to speed up construction of a new border barrier in Cameron County, Texas. What the Waiver Does DHS Secretary Kristi Noem issued the waiver under a...

Big news in the immigration world: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reviving a tool that’s been out of use since 1991—neighborhood checks for naturalization applicants. This change has huge implications for anyone considering applying for...

On August 19–20, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out a new directive that could have sweeping consequences for millions of low-income families. The order requires states to check the immigration or citizenship status of Medicaid and...

Policy Update – Effective Immediately On August 19, 2025, USCIS officially updated Volume 1 of its Policy Manual. That’s the core guidance manual used nationwide for discretionary adjudications. This change applies to any benefit requests pending or filed on or after...

On August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new guidance on how officers will decide whether someone meets the “good moral character” (GMC) requirement for naturalization. What Changed? In the past, officers often focused mainly on...

It’s every immigration attorney’s nightmare—an ICE agent shows up at your office asking for information about a client. What happens next depends on whether you and your staff are prepared. Here’s your quick guide to protecting your clients, your license, and...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from Honduras and Nicaragua. As of August 4, 2025, TPS for both countries is now valid through November 18, 2025. This update also includes...

The U.S. State Department has announced a proposed pilot program that could require certain visa applicants to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of receiving a nonimmigrant visa. Who Could Be Affected? This proposal targets tourist and business...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a major update to its Policy Manual, reestablishing strict, standardized interview guidelines for individuals applying for lawful permanent residence (green cards) based on asylum or refugee status. This...

A new law, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, has introduced significant new immigration fees. These fees went into effect immediately and apply to a wide range of immigration applications and petitions. Some of these fees are...