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For hundreds of thousands of people in our community, Temporary Protected Status has been the foundation of work, family, and daily life for years, in some cases decades. With TPS ending for most designated countries, many families are now asking the hardest question: what happens to me when my protection runs out? We are seeing this play out in real cases right now, and the answer depends heavily on each person's history. Where Things Stand TPS has now ended for most of the

On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit largely upheld a federal district court decision striking down DHS's challenged policy for deporting people to "third countries." If ICE tells you or a loved one that they are being sent to a country that isn't their home country, you have rights, and acting quickly matters. What Is a Third-Country Removal? A third-country removal happens when ICE tries to deport someone to a country other than the one ide

On September 22, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued Matter of Mendez Maldonado, a precedent decision that changes how admissions about past drug use can be used against green card and visa applicants. The takeaway is simple, and serious: no arrest, no charge, and no conviction are required. A legally sufficient admission can be enough. What the BIA Decided Under INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II), a person can be found inadmissible, and denied a green card or visa, if they

Some B-1/B-2 visa holders are now receiving revocation notices. Here's what the notice means, what it doesn't, and the steps to take right away.

Few documents cause more fear than a Notice to Appear. It means the Department of Homeland Security has started removal (deportation) proceedings against you and that your case will be decided by an immigration judge. But a Notice to Appear is the beginning of a legal process, not its outcome — and understanding how that process works is the first step toward building a real defense. What Is a Notice to Appear? A Notice to Appear, or NTA, is the charging document DHS files wi

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

Updated for 2025 | Essential Guide for Immigrants and Families in the United States Encounters with ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) can be stressful and intimidating. However, knowing your constitutional rights and having a clear action plan can make a critical difference in protecting yourself and your family. In this guide, we explain: Your rights during encounters with ICE What to do if ICE agents come to your home How to respond during a detention How to l