Unviable wait times endanger undocumented children, warn lawyers
Policy changes in early 2025 have lengthened ORR custody stays for undocumented children. New rules regarding information sharing…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Germany reports 1,582 border-refused entrants filed asylum in 2025
This guide explains how to seek asylum in Germany following the 2025 border enforcement surge. It details why…
South Sudan TPS Ends Jan 5, 2026: Plan B Options for Holders
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan on January 5, 2026. Roughly 210 people will…
Rare Backlog Opening Lets Eligible Applicants File for Green Card Now
When your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin, you must act fast to file for your…
Thirty New Citizens Sworn in Cedar Rapids Amid Immigration Concerns
Becoming a U.S. citizen in Cedar Rapids requires meeting residency rules, filing Form N-400, and passing an interview…
State Dept to Roll Out Religious Worker Visa Plan in January 2026
The State Department is creating a standalone visa process for religious workers to launch in January 2026. This…
DV-2027 registration delayed, not canceled, per official updates
The U.S. government has clarified that the DV-2027 Diversity Visa lottery is delayed for process improvements, not canceled.…
DV Lottery Pause: What Current Winners Should Do Now (2025–26)
A December 2025 directive paused the Diversity Visa program. Update: the issuance pause ended August 28, 2026 under…
DV1 Green Cards Issued Are Not At Risk After Pause
Trump’s pause on the Diversity Visa program does not impact already issued DV-2025 green cards. Lawful permanent residents…