Immigration News

Laws and regulations change often. We stay up-to-date with the latest news and publish all the important updates, including our analysis, as soon as they become available.

Immigration News Articles

  • USCIS requirements 2025

    A Guide to USCIS Registration Requirements

    Published on April 17, 2025

    A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the U.S. following the recent enforcement of a long-dormant federal rule originally under the Smith Act. Enacted in 1940, the Smith Act required certain noncitizens to register, submit biometric data, and carry proof of registration, or face fines, imprisonment, or deportation. In 2025, the government revived this mandate,…

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    Form I-131: A Complete Guide

    Published on March 24, 2025

    Planning to travel internationally soon? If you’re a non-citizen, a refugee, or a CNMI long-term resident there are steps you need to take to protect your status before you depart the United States. The Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, serves several purposes including applying for a reentry permit, refugee travel document, and advance parole…

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    What is the I-512 Advance Parole Document for Traveling Abroad?

    Published on March 19, 2025

    Advance parole (I-512) is a special permission granted by USCIS in the form of a travel document. It allows you to temporarily travel overseas while living in the United States and awaiting your green card or maintaining another noncitizen immigration status. If you travel outside of the United States while your green card application is…

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    What Section 214(b) Visa Denial Means

    Published on March 13, 2025

    Has your visa been denied by a consular officer under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act? Millions of visas are denied each year under this section of the law. If this has happened to you, you may feel confused and unsure about what it means or how to resolve it. In this post,…

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    May 2025 Visa Bulletin: Analysis & Predictions Including EB2 Priority Date India

    Published on March 12, 2025

    One of the most significant parts of getting a green card in the U.S. is waiting for your priority date to be current. For those who have invested the time, effort, and money into an immigrant visa, questions arise such as “How long will it take for my date to be current?” and “Can I…

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    State Department Cuts Visa Interview Waiver Period from 48 to 12 Months

    Published on February 24, 2025

    In an announcement on February 18th, 2025, the United States Department of State updated the categories of applicants eligible for a waiver of the nonimmigrant visa interview. This change limits the categories of applicants who can bypass the in-person interview process, which could lead to increased wait times for visa appointments. Under the new policy,…