While dual citizenship is still legally recognized in the United States, Donald Trump's administration has taken action to restrict it, most significantly by attempting to end birthright citizenship for children of certain non-citizens. The policy, introduced through a January 2025 executive order, is currently blocked...
After an asylum interview with a USCIS asylum officer, the decision process typically follows two potential paths, but as of late November 2025, USCIS has paused making final decisions on all pending asylum applications. Asylum interviews will continue, but final outcomes are currently delayed. The General...
When the asylum decision process is paused by the Trump administration, it means that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has temporarily stopped issuing final decisions to grant or deny pending asylum applications. This action was taken in late November 2025, in the wake of...
It is important that undocumented immigrants should limit their time on the road ― only driving for work, school or essential errands ― and avoid transporting other undocumented immigrants, who will also be detained if you are stopped by ICE.Are you required to pull over...
Yes, Caregivers can be petitioned for Green Card under Employment Based EB3 - other workers. You can verify this information in the Visa Bulletin as part of the Employment based category. This benefit is allowed you to have a Permanent Resident card and bring with...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a "knock and talk" operation in a diverse Fremont neighborhood, specifically theSundale area, on the morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025. Agents used unmarked vehicles and conducted voluntary home visits, described as "knock and talk" operations, where they...
Generally, green card holders can travel outside the United States. However, whenever green card holders are coming back to the United States, they are applying for admission at the port of entry. This is when the inadmissibility issues come into play.If you committed any crime...
A final rule published in September 2025 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) the authority to hire and train special agents with expanded law enforcement powers, including the ability to make arrests. The rule is scheduled to take...
Two international students at California colleges are suing the federal government after they were among dozens in the state whose student visas were revoked and whose records in a key federal database were terminated, effectively stripping them of the ability to continue studying in the...
Regardless of immigration status, immigrants in hospitals have the constitutional right to remain silent and refuse searches. A hospital's ability to protect an immigrant from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) depends on whether the immigrant is in a private area, like a patient room, or...
If you are married to a person who continuously abused you, then you do not have to wait for him to file a petition for you. You may file a self-petition as abused spouse of a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. If abuse is happening,...
What is the latest immigration crackdown by the Trump administration? Enforcement efforts have sharply increased, with some policies facing immediate legal challenges. Key policies and developments since January 2025 Changes to legal immigration H-1B visa restrictions: In September 2025, a new proclamation was issued requiring a $100,000 payment for...