New USCIS Guidance on Adjustment of Status Applications
USCIS’s new May 2026 adjustment of status guidance may increase scrutiny for I-485 applicants, particularly individuals who entered the U.S. on temporary, non-dual-intent visas. Officers may place greater emphasis on evaluating the “totality of the circumstances” and increasingly favor consular processing abroad. Applicants are encouraged to consult with an experienced immigration attorney to better understand their individual circumstances and available options.
CSPA Age Calculation
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), enacted in 2002, addresses the issue of children “aging out” of eligibility for certain immigration benefits due to turning 21. This article offers a brief overview of CSPA, introduces its calculation method, explains the "sought to acquire" requirement, and provides examples to illustrate its application.
Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) Overview
An Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) is generally required to be submitted with most family-based immigration applications. It is a way to show that an intending immigrant has adequate means of financial support and that he or she is unlikely to become a public charge.
Public Charge: Questions and Answers
Public charge is one of the reasons that a foreign national’s application for a visa, green card, or admission into the United States may be denied. This article answers some commonly asked questions about public charge.
Family-based Immigration Overview
Family-based immigration is one of the common ways to immigrate to the United States. This article provides an overview of family-based immigration, answers some frequently asked questions about family-based immigration, and discusses a few things to know about being a permanent resident.
USCIS Filing Fee Increases Effective on April 1, 2024
New USCIS fee schedule will go into effect on April 1, 2024. There will be substantial filing fee increases for employment-based and family-based petitions and applications.
