Immigration Explained

New USCIS Policy Memo Restricts Adjustment of Status to “Extraordinary” Circumstances.

New USCIS Policy Memo Restricts Adjustment of Status to “Extraordinary” Circumstances May 22, 2026 Today, May 22, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new policy memorandum for USCIS officers, PM-602-0199, titled “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with […]

Asylum in the United States: How to Apply with USCIS

  Asylum in the United States: How to Apply with USCIS If you fear persecution in your home country, you may qualify for asylum in the United States. Asylum allows individuals to remain legally in the U.S. if they cannot return home due to past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution. Our firm represents […]

Breaking: Trump Gold Card Applications Go Live

Trump Gold Card Program: Applications Now Open On December 10, 2025, the Trump Administration opened online applications for the new Trump Gold Card program. This launch follows an executive order issued in September 2025 announcing both the Gold Card and the Platinum Card. The administration also previewed a Platinum Card for noncitizens who want to […]

USCIS EAD Validity Changes: What You Need to Know

🚨 IMPORTANT USCIS EAD Validity UPDATE 🚨 USCIS has introduced new rules that will change how long certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) remain valid. As a result, many applicants may need to renew their cards more often. This shift is part of the agency’s expanded security screening and vetting process. So why is this happening?USCIS […]

ICE Detention Case: Man Detained by ICE After Traveling from Puerto Rico

Man Detained by ICE After Traveling from Puerto Rico. Background on Mr. Morales This ICE detention case involves Mr. Morales, a 35‑year‑old husband and father of two U.S. citizen children. He has lived in the United States since 2002 and has worked and paid taxes since 2008. Despite his long‑standing ties to the country, he […]

USCIS Electronic Payment Update: Paper Checks End October 28, 2025

USCIS Electronic Payment: Paper Checks End October 28, 2025 On August 29, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major update: starting October 28, 2025, USCIS will no longer accept paper checks or money orders for filing fees. This shift to electronic payment aims to improve security and speed up processing for applicants. […]

Annual Asylum Fee: USCIS Payment Steps for Form I-589

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;} Annual Asylum Fee: USCIS Payment Steps for Form I-589 We have started receiving notifications from USCIS regarding the annual asylum fee for pending Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal) cases. This fee is […]

What Happens During The Government Shutdown?

What Happens When the Government Shuts Down? When the federal government shuts down due to a lack of funding, most agencies close and furlough non-essential employees. Immigration agencies, however, do not all operate the same way during a shutdown. Below is an overview of how key immigration-related agencies may be affected, based on past shutdowns. […]

美国移民局（USCIS）与移民法庭（EOIR）当前庇护申请费用要求概要（截至2025年9月29日

美国移民局（USCIS）与移民法庭（EOIR）当前庇护申请费用要求概要（截至2025年9月29日） 2025年7月4日，总统签署了新的预算法案（“H.R.1”），该法案提高了部分移民申请的费用，其中最大的变化之一是对庇护申请（I-589表格）引入了两类新的申请费用： 庇护申请费（AF）：首次提交庇护申请需缴纳一次性费用100美元。 年度庇护费（AAF）：每年需缴纳100美元，直至庇护申请结束。 缴纳 AF 和 AAF 的要求与时间，取决于你的庇护申请是提交到美国移民局（USCIS）还是移民审查执行办公室（EOIR，即移民法庭和移民上诉委员会）。 遗憾的是，截至2025年9月29日，USCIS 与 EOIR 尚未提供关于 AF 和 AAF 的详细说明，导致申请人普遍感到困惑。 以下是目前已知的情况总结。要确定哪一部分适用于你，需要知道你的庇护申请是提交给 USCIS 还是 EOIR。 庇护申请费（AF）（首次提交 I-589 表格庇护申请需缴纳100美元） USCIS 庇护申请费（100美元）： 谁需要缴纳？ 所有2025年7月22日或之后提交给 USCIS 的 I-589 庇护申请，必须缴纳100美元的一次性申请费。USCIS 将拒收2025年8月21日或之后寄出的、未附带100美元费用的庇护申请。 如何缴纳？ 你可以通过以下方式向 USCIS 缴纳100美元庇护申请费： 在线支付（若在线提交 I-589 表格）； 使用信用卡授权表 [G-1450] 或借记卡授权表 [G-1650]； 使用支票或汇票（仅接受至2025年10月28日，之后 USCIS 将不再接受支票或汇票）。 EOIR 庇护申请费（100美元）： 谁需要缴纳？ 自2025年7月4日起，所有向移民法庭提交 I-589 庇护申请的申请人，必须缴纳100美元的庇护申请费。 如何缴纳？ 访问 […]