A federal court postponed the rule before it could take effect, leaving the existing duration-of-status system in place for now. A federal judge has blocked a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...

Family reunification has traditionally been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, with a major emphasis on allowing immediate relatives — defined in immigration law as spouses, minor children, and ...

Form I-130, officially titled “Petition for Alien Relative,” is a USCIS form required for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to establish a qualifying family relationship ...

A travel permit allows individuals living in the U.S. while waiting for their green card to travel abroad without risking the cancellation of their green card application. It’s an essential document ...

Attending high school in the United States can be an exciting opportunity, and can offer students a great chance to gain new perspectives. With so many schools to choose from however, it can be ...

The new Form I-864 allows USCIS to access sponsors’ credit information, but how that information will affect green card applications remains unclear. USCIS has given immigration officials new ...

The proposal moves closer to publication, but the existing grace period remains in place for eligible workers and their families. A federal proposal to eliminate the time many foreign workers have to ...

The State Department has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world while consular officers undergo new training on how to evaluate whether ...