For most of the last two decades, leaving the United States barely registered as an immigration event. You showed a boarding pass, maybe a passport, and walked onto the plane. A final DHS rule that took effect December 26, 2025 is changing that. Departure is now becoming its own inspection point, not...
The path to U.S. citizenship is about to get significantly more expensive if a new Department of Homeland Security proposal moves forward. On June 23, 2026, DHS published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register that would sharply increase the cost of applying for naturalization — and strip away financial...
For many lawful permanent residents, becoming a U.S. citizen is the final step in a long immigration journey. After years of maintaining permanent resident status, paying taxes, building careers, and raising families in the United States, filing Form N-400 often seems like a straightforward next step.
However, many applicants...
A recent federal court decision has generated significant interest among immigrants, employers, and immigration practitioners across the United States. In a ruling issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, the court vacated several U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policies that had been used to pause, delay,...
Many lawful permanent residents preparing for U.S. citizenship may benefit from additional support before the naturalization interview and civics examination. Welcome.US has launched the Citizen Guide Program, a free online initiative designed to assist eligible green card holders with citizenship preparation through volunteer mentorship and guided practice.
The program...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that Premium Processing (Form I-907) fees will increase effective March 1, 2026.
Premium Processing requests postmarked on or after March 1, 2026 must include the new fee amount, or USCIS may reject the filing.
Key Premium...Recently, questions have circulated online about whether the United States may restrict or eliminate dual citizenship for naturalized citizens. These concerns stem from discussion around a newly introduced bill that has raised alarm among many immigrants who hold more than one passport.
At this time, it is important to...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance that limits the age of photos used for certain immigration documents. Effective immediately, USCIS generally requires photos to have been taken within three (3) years of the date a USCIS form is filed. USCIS also indicates that self-submitted photos will no longer...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposed rule that would significantly expand the collection and use of biometric data—including fingerprints, facial images, iris scans, voiceprints, and even DNA—from individuals involved in immigration processes. Under this plan, both immigrants and U.S. citizens connected to immigration filings could be required...
Many couples find themselves in love and ready to marry while one partner is in the U.S. on a tourist visa. While marriage to a U.S. citizen is legal, the immigration path afterward can be far more complicated. Missteps can lead to denials, long separations, or even removal from the United States.
