Recent changes to the green card application process have added new hurdles that could make interview approvals more difficult. In this blog, we’ll break down what these changes are and how they could affect your chances of success. What’s changed? USCIS officers now have expanded authority Immigration officers have been…
As of August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed conducting personal investigations for certain naturalization applicants including home visits, neighborhood investigations, and visits at places of employment. These visits are part of the agency’s new efforts to verify the accuracy of information provided in citizenship applications and…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ramped up its enforcement efforts against individuals who have falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. In a new policy memorandum issued on August 20, 2025, USCIS clarified that making a false claim to U.S. citizenship is a serious immigration violation that results in a…
In a sharp escalation of his hardline immigration policies, President Trump has recently turned his attention toward lawful permanent residents, sparking alarm among green card holders with the right to live and work in the United States permanently. While Trump’s immigration policies during his first term in office primarily targeted…
Can ICE lawfully detain you if you have an immigration case pending with USCIS? In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick breaks down everything you need to know about this important topic, including your rights if an ICE agent visits your home or workplace. To learn how to protect yourself, please…
In this video and blog post, we discuss a recent Supreme Court decision finding that U.S. Citizens do not have a fundamental right in having their noncitizen spouses admitted to the United States. What is this ruling all about? Department of State v. Muñoz On June 21, 2024, the Supreme…
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the top 5 reasons a U.S. immigrant may be subject to deportation in the year 2024 and how to avoid falling into these circumstances. If you would like to know more about this topic, we invite you to watch our video. Overview There…