
News Alert: What You Need to Know About H.R. 1 USCIS Fees Update
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is publishing a federal register notice (FRN) based on the H.R 1 Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1). Asylees, Special Immigrants, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants must submit the new fees with benefit requests postmarked on or after July 22, 2025.

Success Stories: Marriage-based adjustment of status application approved for green card applicant from the Philippines
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Filipino national through her U.S. citizen spouse at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Houston, TX Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: I-130 Spousal Petition approved for Filipino same-sex spouse of U.S. citizen
We recently received an approval at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative for a national of the Philippines who is the same-spouse of a U.S. Citizen. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: Marriage-based adjustment of status application approved for green card applicant from South Korea
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a South Korean national through her U.S. citizen spouse. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: DACA Renewal Approved for Mexican National
We recently received a DACA Renewal approval for a Mexican National. We received the approval less than two weeks after the case was received at USCIS. Congratulations to our client!

News Alert: Trump Administration Reinstates and Expands Travel Restrictions Effective June 9th 2025
The Trump administration issues travel restrictions affecting citizens of Afghanistan, Burma, Burundi, Chad, Republic of Congo, Cuba, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Yemen from entering the U.S. effective on Monday, June 9th 2025. Find out more in our News Alert.

What is adjustment of status? How do I apply for a green card while in the United States?
Navigating the path to permanent residency in the U.S. can feel complex, but for those already present in the country, a process known as Adjustment of Status offers a streamlined route to obtaining a Green Card. This means you may be able to become a lawful permanent resident without the need to return to your home country for visa processing. Find out more in our blog post.

Success Stories: O-1 artist visa renewal approved for Indian Illustrator and Surface Designer at USCIS
We recently received an approval for an O-1 Visa Renewal for an Indian National who is an Illustrator and Surface Designer. It was approved without a request for additional evidence and granted for the full three years requested. Congratulations to our artist client and her U.S. petitioner!

FAQ: 5 things you need to know about the REAL ID
Beginning May 7, 2025, anyone 18 years and older that plans to fly domestically or visit certain Federal facilities will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification. Find out what you need to know about the REAL ID in our FAQ.

News Alert: USCIS Updates Policy to Recognize Two Biological Sexes (Male and Female)
In April 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that it only recognizes two biological sexes, male and female. Find out more in our News Alert.

Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for military spouse from Mexico
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for our Mexican client through her U.S. citizen husband who is an active military service member in the Air Force. Congratulations to our clients!

FAQ: ¿Cuál es el requisito de registro de extranjeros vigente a partir del 11 de abril de 2025?
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) de Estados Unidos publicó una nueva regla que entra en vigor hoy, 11 de abril de 2025, que exige que las personas registren su presencia y proporcionen sus huellas dactilares si permanecen en los Estados Unidos durante 30 días o más. Descubra quién debe registrarse, cómo hacerlo y más en nuestra Alerta de Noticias.

News Alert: Alien Registration Requirement takes effect today, April 11th
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new rule taking effect today, April 11th 2025 requiring individuals to register their presence and provide their fingerprints if they are in the U.S. for 30 days or more. Find out who needs to register, how to register, and more in our News Alert.

News Alert: Federal Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
On March 31, 2025, a Federal Judge ruled against the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem earlier this year. The lawsuit, NTPSA v. Noem was filed by the National TPS Alliance. Find out more in our News Alert.

FAQ: What is the new Alien Registration Requirement?
UPDATED: April 1, 2025
On March 31, 2025, a coalition of immigration advocacy groups filed a lawsuit blocking the implementation of the Alien Registration Rule. Learn more in our updated blog post.
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On March 12, 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new rule requiring individuals to register their presence and provide their fingerprints if they are in the U.S. for 30 days or more. Find out who needs to register, how to register, and more in our FAQ.

Success Stories: Naturalization approved for former DACA recipient from Mexico
We recently had an approval for naturalization (getting U.S. Citizenship) for a Mexican national who is a permanent resident (green card holder) and previously a DACA recipient. Congratulations to our client!

Presentación conozca sus derechos en una escuela secundaria pública local
Nuestra fundadora, Angela Torregoza, presentó información a la comunidad inmigrante local sobre sus derechos cuando se trata de contacto con agentes de la ley y funcionarios de inmigración. Vea nuestra presentación en PowerPoint aquí.

Success Stories: IR Visa Issued to Philippine National married to U.S. citizen service member at the U.S. Consulate in Manila
We recently received an approval for an immigrant visa for a Philippine national based on marriage to her U.S. Citizen Spouse at the U.S. Consulate in Manila. Congratulations to our clients!

Know Your Rights Presentation at local public high school
Our Founder, Angela Torregoza, presented information to the local immigrant community about their rights when it comes to contact with law enforcement and immigration officials. View our powerpoint presentation here.

Alerta: Estatus de protección temporal para venezolanos cancelado por el Secretario de Seguridad Nacional Noem
El 28 de enero de 2025, la Secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, anuló el aviso del 17 de enero de 2025 que extendía una designación de Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para Venezuela. El departamento volverá a la guía de extensión y redesignación de TPS que se anunció en octubre de 2023. Posteriormente, el 1 de febrero de 2025, la Secretaria Noem decidió rescindir también el TPS bajo la designación de 2023, lo que significa que el TPS y los beneficios relacionados asociados con la designación de 2023 finalizarán el 7 de abril de 2025. Obtenga más información en nuestra Alerta de noticias.