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USCIS issued a May 21, 2026 policy memo and May 22, 2026 announcement stating that adjustment of status is extraordinary relief and that consular processing is the default path for most people already in the United States.
Last reviewed May 22, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Court Federal Court Blocks USCIS Application Pauses for Travel-Ban Countries: Ruling ExplainedOn June 5, 2026, Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. in Rhode Island vacated four USCIS policies that had paused asylum and immigration benefit adjudications for people from travel-ban countries.
Last reviewed June 5, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide TPS TPS Lebanon Automatically Extended Through November 27, 2026: What Beneficiaries Should CheckDHS automatically extended Lebanon TPS for six months after the secretary did not make a timely designation decision. The Federal Register notice published May 29, 2026 extends validity through November 27, 2026.
Last reviewed May 29, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide USCIS USCIS Notices: What to Save Before RespondingHow to read USCIS RFEs, NOIDs, denials, deadlines, and what documents to preserve before responding.
Last reviewed May 19, 2026 · 4 min read Read guidePolicy library
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Marriage Green Card Interview: What USCIS May ReviewVisa Bulletin and Family Green Card Delays: How to Read Priority DatesIf your work permit or DACA status is time-sensitive
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How to prepare for a marriage green card interview with organized evidence and consistent answers.
Last reviewed June 9, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide DHS Wants to Narrow Discretionary Work Permits: What the June 2026 Proposal SaysDHS published a June 5, 2026 proposed rule clarifying and narrowing discretionary employment authorization for certain parolees, deferred-action recipients, and similar groups. This is a proposal—not a final rule.
Last reviewed June 5, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide Immigration Court Backlogs in 2026: What Families Should TrackHow to track hearing dates, address changes, and evidence when immigration court is delayed.
Last reviewed June 2, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide DACA Renewal: What to Check Before FilingWhat to review before filing a DACA renewal, especially expiration dates, changed facts, arrests, or travel.
Last reviewed May 26, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide Visa Bonds in 2026: Which Countries Are on the State Department’s List and What Applicants Should ExpectThe Department of State published a May 2026 list of countries subject to visa bonds, with implementation dates. Nationals of listed countries may face bond requirements for certain temporary visas.
Last reviewed May 13, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide Visa Bulletin and Family Green Card Delays: How to Read Priority DatesHow families can read priority dates, Visa Bulletin movement, and green card timing delays.
Last reviewed May 12, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide What to Do If Someone Is Detained by ICEFirst steps for families dealing with ICE detention, locator searches, bond questions, and urgent document organization.
Last reviewed May 5, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide How Address Changes Can Affect an Immigration CaseWhy address changes matter for USCIS, ICE, and immigration court notices.
Last reviewed April 28, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide What to Save After a USCIS Biometrics NoticeWhat a biometrics notice means, what to bring, and what to save afterward.
Last reviewed April 21, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide How to Organize Immigration Documents Before IntakeA practical document checklist before attorney review.
Last reviewed April 14, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide State Department Expands Social Media Vetting to More Visa Categories: What Applicants Should KnowOn March 25, 2026, DOS announced expanded screening and vetting for visa applicants, including broader online-presence review effective March 30, 2026 for covered classes.
Last reviewed March 25, 2026 · 4 min read Read guide Full guide DHS’s February 2026 Asylum Work Permit Proposal: 365-Day Wait and New Eligibility RulesDHS published a February 23, 2026 proposed rule that would reform employment authorization for asylum applicants, including a 365-day wait and tighter eligibility standards. This is a proposal—not current law.
Last reviewed February 23, 2026 · 4 min read Read guideShort alerts
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On June 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that all fiscal year 2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for India-chargeable a…
June 10, 2026 · Quick updateRead alertShort alertIndia Hits FY 2026 EB-2 Visa CapOn May 22, 2026, the Department of State announced that the annual per-country limit for India-chargeable EB-2 immigrant visas had been r…
May 22, 2026 · Quick updateRead alertShort alertVisa Operations Paused in Juba, Kinshasa, and KampalaOn May 18, 2026, the Department of State announced a temporary pause of all visa operations at U.S. embassies and consulates in Juba, Sou…
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