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Starting September 18, 2026, USCIS will weigh Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance more heavily when deciding certain green card applications. Here's what's changing, who's exempt, and how to prepare before you file.

What Applicants Need to Know About the Latest DHS Announcement On July 27, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an important change to the affirmative asylum process that could affect thousands of applicants with pending cases. Under a new interim final rule, USCIS may now refer certain affirmative asylum applications directly to an Immigration Judge without first conducting an asylum interview. For many applicants, this represents a significant p

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a major rule change affecting people with pending affirmative asylum applications. Under the new interim final rule, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may refer certain affirmative asylum applications directly to the immigration courts without first conducting an interview with a USCIS asylum officer. This is a significant departure from USCIS’s longstanding practice of generally offering affirmative asylum applicant

Waiting for a decision from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be stressful. Whether you filed for a work permit, green card, naturalization, or another immigration benefit, it's natural to want updates on your case. The good news is that you can track your USCIS case online—even if you submitted your application by mail instead of electronically. Here's how it works. Can I Track a Paper-Filed USCIS Case? Yes. Once USCIS accepts your paper application, it w

This past weekend, I received a flood of emails from clients. Everyone was relieved. Everyone thought the fight was over. The New York Times published an article and the headlines made it sound like DHS was backing down on the adjustment of status memo. That is not what the article says. And this is exactly why you cannot just read headlines. The memo is still in effect. A press clarification is not a rescission. Until PM-602-0199 is withdrawn or struck down by a court, USCIS

I want to be direct, because I think too many people are still not seeing this clearly. The current administration's immigration policies are not targeted at illegal immigration. The evidence for that is in the policies themselves: the adjustment of status memo applies to people already here legally, with approved petitions, who followed every rule. The travel ban under Presidential Proclamation 10998 and the State Department's 75-country immigrant visa freeze target legal ap

One in three medical residency positions in the United States cannot be filled by American graduates alone. Twenty-seven percent of physicians practicing today are foreign-born. Twenty percent of hospital workers are immigrants. In Florida, a large share of home health care workers are immigrants as well. These numbers aren't abstractions — they are the backbone of a health care system that is now under strain from a wave of federal immigration policy changes. I recently join

Immigration Processing Has Changed And It’s Affecting Thousands of Families Recent policy developments have led to a pause in immigrant visa processing affecting individuals from multiple countries . For many applicants, this has created: Delayed visa interviews Stalled consular processing Uncertainty around timelines Family separation But the most important thing to understand is this: This is not just a delay, it is a disruption that requires strategy. If you are waiting fo

On May 19, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pivotal order in the case of Noem v. National TPS Alliance , which could dramatically...

In a recent judicial decision, the future of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals in the United States has taken a significant turn. If you are a TPS beneficiary or seeking information on how this ruling may affect you, we invite you to read this update. What Happened? On March 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a court order postponing the termination of the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela. This decision a

DHS announces the termination of CHNV parole programs. Learn what this means for parolees and the options available before April 2025.

President Donald Trump has introduced a new immigration proposal known as the "Gold Card" visa , a program that would offer a ...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing a Mandatory Alien Registration Requirement for certain noncitizens residing in...

In the wake of several executive orders signed by President Donald Trump, many immigrants in the U.S. are facing heightened uncertainty...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially revoked the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans , a...

In a significant update for U.S. immigration applicants, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially removed the...

At Canero Fadul Reis Law , we strive to keep our clients and prospects well-informed about significant developments in immigration law....

Are you considering the E-2 Investment Visa for the United States? If so, we have some exciting updates to share with you! The recent...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is introducing significant changes to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is introducing significant changes to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the...