Family Based Immigration

The Department of State (DOS) has added 25 more countries that will be subject to visa bonds. The pilot program began in August 2025 and continues to affect applicants seeking entry into the United States. What is a Visa Bond? A visa bond is a new financial requirement that may be required as a condition...

Durante el último año, USCIS ha implementado diversos cambios en el proceso de la naturalización. Estas actualizaciones reflejan cambios más amplios en las políticas bajo la Administración actual y afectan a la forma en que los solicitantes se preparan para el examen de educación cívica, cómo se evalúa el buen carácter moral, y cómo se...

Over the past year, USCIS has implemented various changes to the naturalization process. These updates reflect broader policy shifts under the current Administration and affect how applicants prepare for the civics exam, how good moral character is evaluated, and how certain cases are reviewed for security purposes.  New Civics Test For applications filed after October...

What is a Conditional Permanent Resident (CPR)? A CPR holds a 2-year green card that requires removal of conditions before it can be converted to a standard 10-year green card. This ensures that the marriage that formed the basis of your residency was bona fide and not entered into solely for immigration purposes. How do...

On October 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert revising the USCIS Policy Manual to provide updated guidance on qualifying spousal relationships for family-based Form I-130 immigrant visa petitions under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The policy is effective immediately and applies to all petitions pending or filed on...

Family reunification is a key part of U.S. immigration law. It allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to sponsor certain family members for permanent residency. While the process offers a meaningful path to bring loved ones together, it can also be complex. Below, we answer some common questions about eligibility, petitioning,...

The I-864 Affidavit of Support is a crucial part of many U.S. immigration cases, especially family-based petitions. Its primary purpose is to show that the intending immigrant will have adequate financial support and will not become a public charge. The form requires the Petitioner, usually a U.S. citizen (USC) or lawful permanent resident (LPR), to prove...

In a significant move aimed at enhancing clarity and uniformity in immigration procedures, the latest update to the Policy Manual addresses crucial changes concerning the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation. This update primarily focuses on determining when a visa becomes available for CSPA purposes. This article will offer a comprehensive overview of the...