Update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
January 2026 Addendum: As of January 2026, the DACA program remains in a state of “preserved status quo” due to ongoing federal litigation. While the eligibility criteria from 2012 remain …
Filing a Petition to Bring Family Members to the U.S.
January 2026 Addendum: Recent Policy and Fee Updates As of January 2026, the U.S. Department of State and USCIS have implemented significant changes affecting family-sponsored immigration. Notably, effective January 21, …
Marriage Based Adjustment of Status (Marriage Green Card)
January 2026 Addendum: Recent Changes to Marriage-Based Adjustment As of January 2026, the marriage-based adjustment of status process is undergoing significant shifts due to new executive policies and fee schedules. …
Visas for Victims of Crime, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking
January 2026 Update: Enhanced Protections and Processing Shifts As of January 2026, USCIS has significantly expanded the Bona Fide Determination (BFD) process for U visa applicants, allowing qualifying victims to …
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
January 2026 Addendum: Updated Citizenship Standards and Fees As of January 2026, the naturalization process includes stricter testing and expanded eligibility reviews. All Form N-400 applications filed on or after …
The New Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Rule
January 2026 Addendum: Reinstatement of Broad Discretionary Rules In late 2025 with the introduction of a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has adopted …
Naturalization and Citizenship
January 2026 Addendum: Strategic Shifts in Naturalization Adjudication As of January 2026, the naturalization process has been significantly revised to include more rigorous testing and a “holistic” review of an …
Adjustment of Status
January 2026 Update: Fee Increases and Policy Changes As of January 1, 2026, USCIS has implemented a new fee schedule that significantly increases the cost of the Adjustment of Status …
Consular Processing
January 2026 Update: Policy Shifts and Financial Requirements As of January 2026, the Department of State has implemented a temporary pause on the final issuance of immigrant visas for nationals …
Conditional Resident Status and Removal of Conditions
January 2026 Update: Extended Validity and Enhanced Vetting As of January 2026, USCIS has officially maintained the 48-month automatic extension for Conditional Permanent Residents who properly file Form I-751. This …