by Kyle Knapp | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
USCIS published a new rule for F-1 (university students) and J-1 (exchange visitors) visa holders that will require them to keep a close watch on their immigration status. The rule goes into effect September 15, 2026 and will have a phase-in period for individuals who...
by Kyle Knapp | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Here’s my annual return to this topic, which is more important than ever before. The July 4th holiday serves as a reminder for permanent residents who might be eligible to apply for citizenship. Moreover, now is as good a time as any, because a new rule from late June...
by Kyle Knapp | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Just as the Memorial Day holiday weekend was beginning, USCIS, in its typical practice of Friday afternoon bad news delivery, released a policy memorandum, in which it suggested that the adjustment of status process through which many individuals apply for lawful...
by Kyle Knapp | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
In recent weeks reports surfaced about USCIS scheduling “petitioners” for biometrics (fingerprints and photos) appointments at local offices. In immigration cases, the “petitioner” typically is the U.S. permanent resident or citizen sponsoring a family member for a...
by Kyle Knapp | Apr 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
After implementing travel bans on several countries last year, in January 2026 USCIS announced that it was pausing adjudications for all benefit requests from or on behalf of persons form those countries. They are: Afghanistan, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin,...
