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Do Deportations Threaten Property Rights? New Policies Spark Alarm

Deported undocumented immigrants do not face automatic confiscation of all assets, but property rights issues arise due to enforcement practices.…

Los Angeles Public Library Expands Free Immigration Help Across Branches

Los Angeles Public Libraries' New Americans Initiative offers free, multilingual immigration and citizenship services across seven locations. Services include legal…

USCIS Releases Guidance on Cancelling Public Charge Bond with Form I-356

Form I-356 is used to request cancellation of a public charge bond. Eligible applicants include the alien, obligor, or representatives.…

What to Do If You Get Married While Your I-485 Is Still Pending

If a primary applicant marries while their I-485 is pending, they should notify USCIS promptly, ideally within 30 days. This…

USCIS Memo Halts Immigration Applications for Many Parolees

A USCIS memo imposes an indefinite pause on processing benefits like TPS, asylum, EADs, and green cards for parolees under…

Steps to Update Your Phone Number on Your USCIS Account

To update your phone number on your USCIS account, log in, go to the "Profile" section, and edit your contact…

Could Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Target USCIS Next? Here’s What’s at Stake

Elon Musk's DOGE, known for targeting federal agencies, raises concerns over potential control of USCIS. Though no evidence suggests this…

USCIS Processing Times Likely to Rise Under New Trump Administration Policies

The Trump administration's 2025 immigration policy changes, including stricter enforcement and "Buy American, Hire American" policies, are set to increase…