by Norma Ayoub | Aug 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
With federal primaries and general elections coming in the fall, this is a good time to remind our community of the immigration consequences of registering to vote and voting in federal elections for noncitizens. This Administration has put a target on noncitizen...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Department of State (DOS) has issued a cable, effective immediately, directing consular officers to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants about any fear of harm or mistreatment in their home country — and to document the applicant’s response in the case notes....
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
On August 21, 2026, a federal judge in New York struck down one of the Trump administration’s most sweeping immigration restrictions: a policy that had suspended immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries since January of this year. The ruling, in...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on September 18, 2026. The updated form is being issued to align with the final rule on...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual explaining how the agency will determine whether an alien applying for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident is likely at any time to become...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of State has announced an expansion of its expedited B visa appointment pilot program, giving more visa applicants the chance to secure earlier interview dates. The pilot program initially launched at Mission Mexico, effective July 21, 2026. As of...
