Immigration Law Blog

Important Update: New USCIS Rules for MilitaryDischarges and Naturalization

September 26, 2025

USCIS has announced significant changes impacting non-citizen veterans seeking U.S. citizenship through military service. These updates clarify how “uncharacterized discharges” affect eligibility, as well as new procedures for military naturalization interviews and ceremonies. Discharge Status and Eligibility Starting August 1, 2024, USCIS no longer counts “uncharacterized discharges” as meeting the “under honorable conditions” requirement for […]

A major update to family-based immigration policy

September 16, 2025

A major update to family-based immigration policy has arrived for 2025—and it raises the stakes for anyone seeking a green card through a family relationship. Effective August 1, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers can now deny family-based petitions outright, without giving applicants a chance to fix mistakes or submit missing documents. For […]

NEW PROCESS TO PROMOTE FAMILY UNITY- Parole in Place for Spouses and Children of US Citizen

July 17, 2024

On June 18th, President Biden announced a new process to help U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children who have been here for 10 years or more keep their families together. This new action – which will help certain noncitizen spouses and children apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country is available as […]

Current Status and Key Considerations of DACA: Navigating Renewals, International Travel, and Regulatory Developments

March 1, 2024

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a U.S. immigration policy that shields certain individuals, who arrived in the country as children and are unlawfully present, from deportation and grants them employment authorization. As of now, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is not accepting new DACA applications. However, individuals with existing […]

USCIS Filing Fee Changes: What You Need to Know

March 1, 2024

In April 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented changes to filing fees and released updated versions of various immigration forms. These adjustments aim to cover operational costs and expedite application processing. Key updates include new fees, a $50 online filing discount, separate fees for work authorization and travel documents with green card […]

USCIS will increase the filing fee for some applications For relief

January 31, 2024

As of April 1, 2024, USCIS will increase the filing fee for some applications for relief. Please, follow this USCIS link for more information.

Judge Hanen’s Latest DACA Ruling Disregards Established Legal Precedent | El último fallo del Juez Hanen en DACA Ignora el Precedente Legal Establecido

September 14, 2023

Following Judge Hanen’s latest #DACA decision, current DACA recipientsmaintain their status, but the decision underscores the urgent need forCongress to permanently protect Dreamers and provide a path to citizenship.READ more from AILA here: https://bit.ly/3RlHrre Tras la última decisión #DACA del juez Hanen, los actuales beneficiarios deDACA mantienen su estatus, pero la decisión subraya la necesidad urgente […]

Scholarships for undocumented students | Becas para estudiantes indocumentados

September 7, 2023

Check out this video in Spanish discussing a national scholarship program for TPS, DACA, undocumented, and asylum-seeking students. The application deadline is October 1. This video is presented by Univision and will be accessible on their website. Descubre más sobre un video en español que aborda un programa de becas para estudiantes con TPS, DACA, […]

Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

January 20, 2023

DHS has announced processes through which nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their immediate family members, may request to come to the United States in a safe and orderly way. Qualified beneficiaries who are outside the United States and lack U.S. entry documents may be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for advanced authorization […]

IRS COMMISSIONER: PLEASE GRANT A FILING EXTENSION FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES

November 3, 2022

The American Immigration Lawyers Association is excited to share a new Think Immigration blog post from member, Angela Divaris. Her expertise at the intersection of tax and immigration law appears in this blog post, which emphasizes the need to provide filing extensions for immigrant families who encountered unique challenges with the child tax credit. You […]