USCIS Changes RFE Policy
On August 5, 2026, USCIS issued a new policy that could significantly impact immigration applicants and petitioners. The biggest change? Do not assume USCIS will issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) before denying your case. The policy is effective immediately and applies to pending applications as well as new filings. USCIS Restores Its Discretion to Deny […]
USCIS’s May 2026 Adjustment of Status Memo: What Has Changed, What Has Not, and How Applicants Should Prepare
On May 22, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a significant new policy concerning Adjustment of Status—the process that allows certain eligible individuals already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence without completing immigrant visa processing at a U.S. consulate abroad. The announcement generated immediate concern because USCIS stated that individuals temporarily […]
USCIS Rescinds the 2022 Public Charge Rule: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know
On July 16, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had issued a final rule rescinding most of the 2022 Public Charge regulation. The new rule is scheduled to take effect on September 18, 2026. This is an important development for individuals applying for lawful permanent residence […]
Religious Worker Immigration in 2026: Key Updates for R-1 Visa Holders and EB-4 Applicants
Religious Worker Immigration in 2026: What R-1 Visa Holders and Religious Organizations Need to Know Religious organizations across the United States continue to rely on R-1 visas to bring ministers and religious workers to serve their communities. At the same time, many R-1 workers hope to obtain permanent residence through the EB-4 Special Immigrant Religious […]