Do I need to hire an immigration lawyer to apply my citizenship if I have a felon conviction before? Best to share your record of conviction...

USCIS has determined that, for May 2026, adjustment applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart.

Does an I-140 NIW application negatively affect OPT/ STEM OPT approval? It definitely could do so. The I-140 NIW shows "immigrant intent" which...

Are there any predictions when the pause on naturalization of 19 (high risk) countries is a lifted? Or at least for who passed the interview before...

Given that the U.S. State Department has indefinitely paused immigrant visa issuance for 75 countries as of January 21, 2026, and there are ongoing...

Can an F-1 visa holder sign a book publishing contract without violating visa terms? No. Unfortunately, this would be considered as...

Under Authorized Stay with a pending I-485. Is it risky to go on a domestic flight? Your risk level is very low.

Please see https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status/temporary-protected-status-designated-country-venezuela

Does time spent in my home country during school breaks count toward the 212(e) two-year requirement? Yes

Does time spent in my home country during school breaks count toward the 212(e) two-year requirement? Yes