A federal lawsuit filed on October 5, 2026 asks a court to set aside two USCIS policies that have made green card applications filed inside the United States harder to win. The suit is titled American Association of University Professors v. Mullin and carries docket number 1:26-cv-14527 in federal court in Massachusetts....
A wedding, on its own, does not change anyone's status with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It creates the possibility of a green card, but reaching that green card still runs through the right paperwork in the right sequence, real proof that the marriage is genuine, and a fork in the road...
Applicants pursuing a green card through a U.S. embassy or consulate are running into an unexpected roadblock this fall. A State Department official confirmed on August 25, 2026, that immigrant visa interview appointments have been paused across posts worldwide so that consular officers can go through additional training — leaving many families...
Not every traveler faces the same risk when flying within the United States, and it's a mistake to assume a rule protecting one person applies equally to everyone. What TSA shares with ICE, how a traffic stop plays out in a high-enforcement state, and what you should be carrying with you all...
Lawful permanent residents have long assumed that coming home from a trip abroad is routine, almost automatic. A decision the Supreme Court handed down on June 23, 2026 complicates that assumption for a specific group: green card holders who have an open criminal charge or a past conviction on their record. The...
If you came to the United States on a student visa, fell out of status at some point, and are now married to a U.S. citizen and pursuing a green card — pay close attention. USCIS officers are now using a new policy memorandum to deny Adjustment of Status applications at the...
A federal court ordered USCIS to lift its holds on green card, work permit, naturalization, and asylum cases for nationals of 39 countries. That ruling came down on June 5, 2026. The government was supposed to start moving those cases immediately.
But for many applicants, nothing has changed. Cases...
Many individuals have lived in the United States for ten years or more while building careers, raising families, paying taxes, and contributing to their communities — yet they remain uncertain about their long-term immigration status. After a decade or more in this country, the question often becomes the same: are there options,...
International travel has become increasingly complicated for many foreign nationals living and working in the United States. While many travelers continue to travel abroad without difficulty, others are experiencing increased questioning at ports of entry, secondary inspection delays, electronic device searches, and additional scrutiny connected to immigration status and travel history.
Applying for a marriage-based green card is not just about completing forms—it is about clearly demonstrating that a real, ongoing relationship exists. In today’s environment, immigration officers are taking a closer look at how well a couple’s life together is documented from the beginning of the process.
Couples who...
