U.S. Tourist Visa to Asylum: What You Need to Know in 2026
Many individuals who enter the United States on a tourist visa (B-1/B-2) may realize after their arrival that returning to their home country is no longer safe. This often leads to the primary question: “I arrived on a tourist visa; can I apply for asylum?” While the short answer is technically “yes,” the situation is […]
New USCIS Memo and Marriage-Based Green Cards
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued a new policy memo designated “PM-602-0199“. The next day, an agency spokesperson stated in a press release that foreigners temporarily in the U.S. seeking a Green Card should return to their home countries to apply, except in “exceptional circumstances.” Headlines spread rapidly, causing panic among thousands of families. However, […]
How Does the USCIS Memo Affect Your Interviews?
Following the USCIS policy memo PM-602-0199 issued on May 21, 2026, what is changing regarding U.S. Green Card (I-485) interviews, and how should you prepare? What Does the New Memo Say? On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued a policy memo numbered PM-602-0199. The core message is this: Applying for a Green Card from within the […]
Green Card via DV Lottery Group Lawsuit: You Can Get the Government to Act!
Winning the DV Lottery is a gateway many have waited years to open. However, for DV-2026 selectees, this door appears to be slightly ajar while, in reality, it is being kept closed due to the current administration’s policies. In this article, we explain the group lawsuit process we have initiated on behalf of DV-2026 selectees […]
Voluntary Departure Explained: How It Differs From Deportation
Within the U.S. immigration system, “Voluntary Departure” is an important option available to certain foreign nationals who are facing removal proceedings or whose immigration court cases are still pending. This option allows an individual to leave the United States voluntarily within a specified period rather than being forcibly removed. However, this concept is often misunderstood. […]
Does the New USCIS Memo Affect Asylum Processes in the U.S.
On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo numbered PM-602-0199. With the press release that followed a day later, the memo created a stir in the immigration community, and law firm phones have been ringing off the hook. Headlines quickly shifted to the tone, “America is stopping the issuance […]
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the PERM Process for Foreign Workers
What is PERM? PERM is an important certification step used in the employer-sponsored Green Card process in the U.S., where the employer tests the labor market. This process is overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor. It involves the employer proving that they could not find a qualified U.S. worker for the position, thereby requesting […]
New USCIS Policy: Discretionary Authority and In-U.S. Green Card Eligibility
Technical Eligibility Is No Longer Enough Alone Many people applying for a Green Card from within the U.S. (Adjustment of Status / I-485) have long acted under the assumption: “If I meet the requirements, I will get approval.” The USCIS policy memorandum PM-602-0199, dated May 21, 2026, shakes this assumption. The memorandum does not introduce […]
New USCIS Policy on Adjustment of Status (Green Card) Applications: What’s Changing and Who Will Be Affected?
For many people living in the United States on temporary status or those dreaming of doing so, the “Adjustment of Status” (AOS) process-the path to obtaining a Green Card without leaving the U.S.-is one of the most critical routes to permanent residency. However, on May 21, 2026, USCIS released Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199. This memo provides […]
Understanding Premium Processing in the U.S. Immigration System
One of the most common problems faced by those applying to work, invest, or obtain a Green Card in the United States is the uncertainty and long waiting times. Standard processing times at USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) often take months, and sometimes even years. For an engineer who needs to start a […]
