by Norma Ayoub | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
