People often talk about how quickly immigration law and policy change. Today, we have a perfect example of that. To get started, I need to explain a little bit of the law so that you can understand how huge this change is. To qualify for a green card, one of the things you often need
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a major change to how immigration application filing fees will be paid. Starting October 28, 2025, USCIS will no longer accept personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders for filing fees. Instead, applicants who submit paper applications will need to provide payment through a credit card
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If you are applying for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, it is important to know that the Civics Test will be updated for applicants who filed their case on or after October 20, 2025. The civics test is a required part of the naturalization process and ensures that new citizens have a basic understanding of U.S. history
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On August 19, 2025, USCIS updated its Policy Manual so that “anti-American activity”—including publicly expressed beliefs or affiliations—can now count against a person seeking immigration benefits like green cards, work permits, or naturalization. The agency also broadened its social-media screening efforts to include signs of anti-American or antisemitic behavior. What “Discretionary” Means This new policy
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If you’re an Afghan national who received a green card through the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, there’s an important update you need to know. Over the past few months, the U.S. government has started revoking some previously approved SIV applications—even for individuals who already have green cards (also known as Lawful Permanent Resident or
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If you are applying for a green card through marriage, it has never been more important to be honest, prepared, and careful. A new policy update from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes one thing crystal clear: they are paying even closer attention to signs of fraud and inconsistencies in marriage-based immigration cases, even
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In recent months, there has been a lot of confusion and concern around the future of birthright citizenship in the United States. However, there is some good news. As of July 2025, birthright citizenship is still fully protected in all 50 states. Background of Executive Order 14160 This issue came into the spotlight earlier this
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At Hope Immigration, we believe that everyone deserves dignity, fairness, and a day in court, no matter where they were born. That’s why we’re speaking out about the alarming rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids happening across the country. These raids are not just deeply troubling; they are inhumane, profoundly unethical, and often
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At Hope Immigration, we believe in keeping our community informed, especially when it comes to complicated immigration processes like the U visa. If you or a loved one is waiting on a U visa, you’re probably already familiar with the long delays. But lately, things have gotten even slower. Here’s what you need to know
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has long been a crucial safeguard for people from countries experiencing war, natural disasters, or humanitarian crises. It allows eligible individuals who are already in the United States to live and work here temporarily without fear of deportation. But right now, TPS is at risk. Several recent changes have impacted people
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