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09/03/2026

Nothing is better than a hot meal on a flight.

08/26/2026

Hi friends,


If you or a family member had an immigrant visa case held up by the State Department's issuance pause for nationals of 75 countries, there is an important court update. On August 21, a federal judge in Manhattan set aside the policy, ruling that it was contrary to law and that the Secretary of State exceeded his authority in issuing it.


The policy, announced in January, had paused immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries based on the view that they were likely to become a "public charge," a ground of inadmissibility under immigration law that requires an individualized look at each applicant's circumstances, such as finances, age, health, skills, and family situation. The court found that the law does not allow visas to be refused based on nationality alone. Under the ruling, refusals based solely on the policy are set aside and sent back for reconsideration. Reconsideration does not guarantee a visa will be issued, since officers may still weigh public charge and other applicable grounds case by case.


One caution: the government can appeal or seek a stay, and how quickly consular posts act will depend on implementation, so this remains an evolving area. What the ruling means for any particular case can vary depending on the circumstances. The separate 39-country travel ban remains in place and was not part of this case. Some countries appear on both lists, so applicants from those countries may still face restrictions at the consulate even after reconsideration.

If you would like to learn more about your immigration options, you are welcome to request a consultation here. We look forward to hearing from you.

08/26/2026

Hi friends,

Before denying an application filing for legal status in the United States, USCIS might issue a Request for Evidence (RFE), giving you a chance to clarify or add documents. On August 5, 2026, USCIS revised its Policy Manual, expanding officers' discretion to deny certain cases without first issuing an RFE or a Notice of Intent to Deny. According to the update, this applies to new filings and to cases that were already pending on that date.


In our new video, we walk through four key aspects of this policy alert, including one detail in the update that may be easy to miss, and what this may mean for how you approach an initial filing. If you or someone you know has a case pending or is preparing to file, this is worth a few minutes.

Spending some quality, family time in San Antonio.
08/07/2026

Spending some quality, family time in San Antonio.

06/05/2026

USCIS policy memo PM-620-1099, which characterized adjustment of status as “an act of extraordinary discretion”. On Friday, May 29, press reported that DHS was apparently walking back the new policy, claiming there was no major change from the discretion immigration officers have long held. A USCIS spokesperson stated that the policy “will not prevent any alien from obtaining a green card who legitimately and properly qualify”; however, USCIS has not issued official guidance regarding any change in position.

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05/30/2026

Enjoying a sun filled day with a little water fun.

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05/16/2026

Im driving to work on a beautiful Saturday morning, are you being productive today?

04/24/2026

The Texas Tribune reports that the U.S. government detained and deported a 25-year-old man who says he is a U.S. citizen after a traffic stop in Central Texas led officers to contact immigration authorities when he could not immediately provide identification. He alleges he repeatedly asserted his citizenship and was not permitted to present documents, including a birth certificate and Social Security card, while DHS disputes his claim and says he admitted to entering the country illegally before being removed to Mexico.

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