The 2026 Public Charge Rule: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know
Sep 09, 2026
A major change to how green card and visa applications are reviewed takes effect on September 18, 2026. It involves an old part of immigration law called the public charge ground of inadmissibility. T...
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Missed the One-Year Asylum Deadline? A Simple Guide to the Exceptions
Sep 01, 2026
You have to apply for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States, but if you missed that deadline there are a few exceptions that may still let you apply. This guide matters if you are af...
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What Is an I-94, and How to Check Yours Online
Aug 17, 2026
An I-94 is the record U.S. Customs and Border Protection creates when you enter the country, and it shows how long you are allowed to stay. This guide is for anyone in the United States on a temporary...
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Domestic Travel for Visa Holders: A Simple Guide
Aug 05, 2026
If you have a visa and plan to take a flight inside the United States, check a few things first, because immigration officers now use flight records to find and detain travelers who are no longer allo...
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Period of Authorized Stay vs. Lawful Status: What Is the Difference
Jul 27, 2026
If you have ever heard someone say you can be here without an official status but still not be breaking any rules, it can sound confusing or even wrong. It is not. The Immigration and Nationality Act ...
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DHS Ends "Duration of Status" for F-1, J-1, and I Visa Holders
Jul 21, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule that changes how long international students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives may stay in the United States. Starting Sept...
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CSPA: Will Your Child “Age Out” of Immigration?
Jul 15, 2026
Many immigrant families worry that a lengthy immigration process will cause a child to turn 21 before the case finishes, which can mean losing eligibility through a parent's petition. The Child Status...
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The O-1B Visa: A Path for Chefs With Extraordinary Ability
Jul 13, 2026
Chefs who have built a reputation for creativity, technique, and acclaim often assume the United States has no visa category built for their craft. In fact, the O-1B visa exists for exactly this purpo...
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Humanitarian Reinstatement: What Families Need to Know
Jul 08, 2026
Learn if Humanitarian Reinstatement applies to your I-130 family petition and what steps to take to keep your petition active. 1. Understanding Humanitarian Reinstatement Humanitarian reinstatement al...
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What Is the U.S. Visa Bulletin?
Jul 07, 2026
If you are waiting on a family based or employment based green card, you have have heard about the "Visa Bulletin". It sounds bureaucratic, but it plays a direct role in when you can take your next st...
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