Gorostiaga Law Firm, PLLC

Gorostiaga Law Firm, PLLC U.S. Immigration Law Attorney
Abogada de Leyes de Inmigracion de Estados Unidos

Strong representation starts with preparation, strategy, and the discipline to see the full picture.At Gorostiaga Law Fi...
09/02/2026

Strong representation starts with preparation, strategy, and the discipline to see the full picture.

At Gorostiaga Law Firm, we approach every immigration matter with careful analysis, clear communication, and a strategy built around the client’s long-term goals—not just the next filing.

Whether you are building a business, reuniting with family, pursuing permanent residence, or navigating a complex immigration issue, thoughtful counsel matters.

Strategic immigration counsel. Personalized representation. Nationwide and worldwide.

🚨 NEW FORM I‑864: USCIS MAY ACCESS A SPONSOR’S CREDIT REPORTUSCIS has issued a new edition of Form I‑864, Affidavit of S...
09/01/2026

🚨 NEW FORM I‑864: USCIS MAY ACCESS A SPONSOR’S CREDIT REPORT

USCIS has issued a new edition of Form I‑864, Affidavit of Support, with an important change for petitioners and joint sponsors.

Beginning August 31, 2026:

• Only the 08/24/26 edition will be accepted.
• There is no grace period.
• USCIS will reject or refuse to process the former 10/17/24 edition if it is postmarked or submitted on or after August 31.

The new form also contains a privacy release authorizing USCIS and the Department of State to request information from consumer reporting agencies.

What does this mean?

It does not automatically mean that a sponsor must have a particular credit score. USCIS has not announced a minimum score.

However, a sponsor’s consumer or credit report may now become part of the agency’s assessment of whether the Affidavit of Support is sufficient.

If the sponsor has a credit or security freeze, USCIS warns that it may be unable to obtain the necessary information. The sponsor should respond promptly if asked to release the freeze to avoid delays.

Before filing:

• Confirm that every page shows the 08/24/26 edition date.
• Review the petitioner’s, joint sponsor’s, and household member’s financial documentation.
• Check for credit freezes or fraud alerts.
• Continue providing complete income, tax, employment, asset, and household-size evidence.

A credit report does not replace the income requirements or the legally binding obligations created by Form I‑864.

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(1) State Department prepares large-scale B-1/B-2 visa revocations tied to asylum filingsThe State Department is prepari...
08/28/2026

(1) State Department prepares large-scale B-1/B-2 visa revocations tied to asylum filings

The State Department is preparing to revoke B-1/B-2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who later applied for asylum. A Department spokesperson confirmed coordination with DHS and said revocations would occur on a rolling basis. AP reports that as many as 200,000 people could be affected, although the Department has not confirmed that number. Associated Press report⁠.

Current status

This is a confirmed agency plan, not yet a fully issued public policy:

* No final implementation notice, operative list, or effective date has been published.
* The reported 200,000 figure remains unconfirmed.
* Individual revocations reportedly are expected in the coming weeks and may occur on a rolling basis.
* Litigation is anticipated but has not produced an injunction.

Practical effect

Visa revocation ordinarily prevents future use of that visa for admission. It does not by itself deny or terminate a pending asylum application, automatically cancel an existing period of authorized stay, or constitute a removal order.

And—

(2) The State Department has confirmed that it is adjusting visa appointments while consular officers receive worldwide training on public-charge screening. Multiple reports describe a broad pause or postponement of immigrant-visa interviews, with applicants receiving cancellation or rescheduling notices. The Department has not published a formal directive identifying every affected visa category, exemption, or resumption date.

“A woman who trusts her voice, knows her worth, and moves with purpose can build a future no one else gets to define.”— ...
08/22/2026

“A woman who trusts her voice, knows her worth, and moves with purpose can build a future no one else gets to define.”

— Virginia Gorostiaga

Un tribunal federal dejó sin efecto la suspensión general de visas de inmigrante que afectaba a nacionales de 75 países....
08/22/2026

Un tribunal federal dejó sin efecto la suspensión general de visas de inmigrante que afectaba a nacionales de 75 países.

El tribunal también anuló las negativas basadas exclusivamente en esa política y devolvió esos casos para una evaluación consular individual.

Esto no garantiza la aprobación de una visa. Todavía pueden aplicarse el análisis de carga pública, otras causales de inadmisibilidad, restricciones de viaje independientes y limitaciones consulares.

El Departamento de Estado aún no ha publicado instrucciones actualizadas, por lo que los casos podrían no reanudarse de manera inmediata o automática.

Si su caso fue suspendido o rechazado bajo esta política, revise la notificación y el historial completo del caso antes de tomar otra medida.

Gorostiaga Law Firm
Strategic Immigration Counsel

General information only; not legal advice.
Información general; no constituye asesoría legal.

A federal court has vacated the State Department’s blanket suspension of immigrant-visa issuance for nationals of 75 cou...
08/22/2026

A federal court has vacated the State Department’s blanket suspension of immigrant-visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries.

On August 21, 2026, the Southern District of New York ruled in CLINIC v. Rubio that the policy violated federal immigration law and exceeded the Secretary of State’s authority.

The court also set aside visa refusals based solely on this policy and returned those applications for further consular review.

What this means:

• Applicants cannot be refused simply because they are nationals of one of the 75 designated countries.
• Cases refused solely under the policy may require reconsideration.
• Visas are not automatically approved.
• Public-charge requirements and other grounds of inadmissibility still apply.
• Separate travel restrictions and consular limitations may remain in effect.

The State Department has not yet published updated implementation guidance, so processing may not resume immediately or automatically.

If your immigrant-visa case was placed on hold or refused under this policy, have the refusal notice and complete case history reviewed before taking further action.

Gorostiaga Law Firm
Strategic Immigration Counsel

Information general only; not legal advice.

New article out today on how I approach immigration cases — evaluating the whole record before filing, being straight wi...
08/20/2026

New article out today on how I approach immigration cases — evaluating the whole record before filing, being straight with clients about what the law actually supports, and what to watch for when choosing who represents you.

Nuevo artículo sobre cómo manejo los casos de inmigración: revisar el expediente completo antes de presentar, hablar con claridad sobre lo que la ley realmente permite, y qué tener en cuenta al elegir quién lo representa.

https://usanews.com/newsroom/virginia-gorostiaga-brings-strategy-and-clarity-to-immigration-law

DHS is expanding the existing $4,500 surcharge to certain L-1 extension petitions beginning September 9, 2026.
08/19/2026

DHS is expanding the existing $4,500 surcharge to certain L-1 extension petitions beginning September 9, 2026.

Happy Birthday, Pinal! 🎉💗Today we’re celebrating someone who brings so much dedication, intelligence, and heart to our t...
08/16/2026

Happy Birthday, Pinal! 🎉💗

Today we’re celebrating someone who brings so much dedication, intelligence, and heart to our team. Thank you for everything you do, for the care you bring to our clients, and for being such an important part of Gorostiaga Law Firm.

Wishing you a year filled with happiness, good health, exciting opportunities, and continued success. We’re so lucky to have you on our team. Happy Birthday! 🎂✨

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