Portugal’s Constitutional Court Blocks Key Immigration Restrictions
Portugal’s Constitutional Court struck down key immigration bill provisions on August 9, 2025, preserving family reunification rights by…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
I-698 Explained: Adjusting From Temporary to Permanent Resident Under 245A
To adjust from Section 245A temporary status, file Form I-698 (Jan 20, 2025 edition required May 28, 2025).…
I-360 Petition Explained: Amerasian, Widow(er), VAWA, and Special Immigrants
Guide clarifies I-360 eligibility for Amerasians, widow(er)s, VAWA self-petitioners, and special immigrants. Use the 2025 form (effective May…
I-612 Waiver Explained: Persecution and Exceptional Hardship Grounds
J-1 exchange visitors subject to Section 212(e) seeking waivers for persecution or exceptional hardship should file Form I-612…
Remove Conditions on a Marriage-Based Green Card: 90-Day Window Guide
To transition from a conditional to a permanent green card, residents must file Form I-751 within 90 days…
File I-751 Within 90 Days to Remove Conditions on Marriage Green Card
Form I-751 converts a 2-year marriage green card to a 10-year card. In 2026, the fee is $750.…
Immigrant Families Face Unfair Fees That Jeopardize Unity
From July 22 and August 21, 2025, H.R. 1’s new USCIS fees take effect: many asylum, parole, and…
School Districts Start Using U.S. Citizenship Test in Classrooms
USCIS canceled the naturalization test redesign in January 2025 following 1,300+ public comments opposing multiple-choice and photo-description tasks.…
USCIS Aligns CSPA Age Calculation With Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates
Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS will use the Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates to calculate CSPA age; cases…