Month: October 2026
October 30, 2026
When Should I File My DACA Renewal? Timing Your Application So Your Work Permit Never Lapses
If you have DACA, mark your renewal date well before your current grant expires. USCIS strongly recommends filing your DACA renewal 150 to 120 days before the expiration date, about five to four months ahead. Filing near the start of that window gives you more time for USCIS to process your request. Good timing can […]
October 30, 2026
Marijuana Is Legal in Oregon, So Why Can It Still Sink Your Green Card Case?
You may have used marijuana legally in Oregon and now be preparing for a family-based green card. It is natural to wonder whether a past admission of use could affect your application, especially when you are asked about drugs during an immigration medical exam. The key point is that Oregon law and federal immigration law […]
October 30, 2026
DACA Renewal vs. Advance Parole: Which Is Better for Your Path to a Green Card?
If you are one of the many Dreamers living and working in the United States, you may be asking an important question: Should you focus on DACA renewal, or should you explore advance parole travel as a possible step toward a green card? The answer depends on your immigration history, family relationships, travel purpose, criminal […]
October 30, 2026
Asylum Without an Interview? What Your Asylum Lawyer Says About USCIS’s New Rule
If you are seeking protection in the United States, you may expect to explain your story directly to an asylum officer. That expectation has changed. As of July 28, 2026, a new USCIS interim final rule allows the agency to refer certain affirmative asylum applications to immigration court without first conducting an in-person asylum interview. […]
October 30, 2026
U Visa Backlog in 2026: 7 Things You Should Know Before USCIS Issues a Denial | Why a U Visa Attorney Matters
If you are a victim of a qualifying crime, the U visa may help you obtain immigration protection, work authorization, and a path toward lawful permanent residence. But in 2026, the U visa backlog is larger than ever. More than 461,000 U visa petitions are reportedly pending with USCIS, and Bona Fide Determination processing has […]
October 30, 2026
How to Prepare for a Stokes Interview: 5 Steps to Prove Your Marriage Is Real for a Family Based Green Card
A marriage green card interview can feel stressful, especially when your future in the United States and your family’s stability are at stake. Recently, USCIS has again been routinely requiring marriage-based interviews and, in some cases, separating spouses for detailed questioning known as a Stokes interview. If you are applying for a family based green […]
October 30, 2026
Facing Deportation to a Third Country? 5 Things You Must Know Before the Supreme Court Decides
If you have a final order of removal, you may be worried that the government could send you somewhere other than your home country. That concern is real. Under the current policy, some people with final removal orders may face deportation to a “third country”. A country that is not their country of citizenship and […]