Katsivalis & Anderson Law, LLC

06/09/2026

Do you know what actually counts as a legal admission to the United States? It’s more complex than just a visa stamp or passport entry. Our latest blog breaks down scenarios that can make or break an immigration case — what evidence matters and why it’s crucial to get this right. Read more: https://wix.to/adpOiOx

One of the most common misconceptions in immigration law is that if a person cannot produce a visa stamp, an I-94 record, or a passport showing their entry into the United States, they were never legally admitted. While that may sometimes be true, immigration law is far more complicated than many pe...

05/26/2026

USCIS issued a new memo on Adjustment of Status claiming it should be reserved for “extraordinary circumstances.” That’s not what Congress wrote into the law. Our latest post breaks down why the memo doesn’t change federal immigration law and what applicants should know. Read more: https://wix.to/IQm7Bqh

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This week, USCIS issued a new memorandum regarding adjustment of status adjudications, and almost immediately social media filled with claims that adjustment of status is effectively over.That is not true.The memo attempts to frame adjustment of status as relief that should only be granted in “ext...

05/12/2026

USCIS is increasingly rejecting filings over technicalities — even when applicants qualify. If you’re navigating immigration forms, one small mistake can derail your case. Read our latest post for what’s changed and how to avoid common pitfalls: https://wix.to/wOR1ay2

Something has changed at USCIS.Immigration filings have always required attention to detail. That is not new. Forms have to be signed correctly, filing fees have to match, and supporting evidence has always mattered. But what we are seeing right now is different from normal scrutiny.Recently, USCIS....

04/26/2026

Why do some immigration cases never get a yes or no? Our latest blog breaks down the third category—the cases that linger with no decision, sometimes for months or years—and what that means for applicants and attorneys. Read practical tips on how to respond and when to escalate. https://wix.to/qJ5nqzb

Most people think immigration outcomes are binary. A case is either approved or denied.In reality, there is a third category that receives far less attention and causes far more frustration: cases that simply do not move. No decision. No clear explanation. Just ongoing review, repeated status checks...

03/30/2026

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03/20/2026

03/20/2026

We continue to see significant changes in the immigration courts that are detrimental to due process.

The Administration has implemented many changes to the immigration court system that undermines its ability to deliver fair outcomes consistent with the law. This brief explores these changes and provides recommendations to Congress to make the courts fairer, faster, and restore the public’s trust...

03/20/2026

The Board of Immigration Appeals has been adversarial in nature for a long time, but these more recent changes has simply made it impossible to get proper appellate review forcing us to seek review in the federal courts- it’s a vicious system with little oversight.

President Trump has slashed the number of people on the Board of Immigration Appeals and stacked it with his appointees, tightening the due process available for immigrants, an NPR analysis shows.

03/18/2026

You’re in line. The question is, are you getting in?

The April Visa Bulletin is out, and it decides who moves forward this month.

See where you stand: https://mailchi.mp/kaimmigrationlaw/are-you-current-yet