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05/07/2026

Receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE) can feel like a setback, but it is a common part of the application process these days. A thorough, strategic, and well-supported response is key. Experience matters.

05/06/2026

USCIS Ends Telephonic Appearance for Attorneys

Effective May 18, 2026, USCIS will generally no longer allow attorneys and accredited representatives to participate telephonically in interviews at USCIS field offices and USCIS asylum offices, except in limited circumstances. All legal representatives must attend these interviews in person beginning May 18. To date, USCIS has not provided any guidance on the limited circumstances exception.

Read more here:

- https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices
- https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum/preparing-for-your-affirmative-asylum-interview

USCIS field offices do not allow walk-ins. You must have an appointment to visit an office. Field offices in the U.S. and its territories provide interviews for all non-asylum cases (for example, getting a Green Card), naturalization ceremonies and appointments for information and applicant services...

05/05/2026

Behind every case is a person, a team, or a family navigating important decisions. We are thankful for the trust our clients place in us and for the opportunity to support them with clarity and care. It is a responsibility we carry with intention every day.

05/01/2026

In this rapidly evolving immigration environment, international travel can raise important considerations for students, work visa holders, and even lawful permanent residents.

The decision on whether to travel internationally often involves an individual risk assessment involving several factors. ImLaw continues to monitor developments relevant to our clients.

Photo by Benjamin Voros on Unsplash

04/28/2026

We are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside our clients through complex and often high-stakes immigration processes. Trust is not something we take lightly. It is earned over time through clear guidance, thoughtful strategy, and consistent care.

Thank you to the clients who allow us to be part of their journey.

04/26/2026

For many employers, particularly multinational companies, immigration is part of a broader workforce planning strategy. ImLaw works closely with employers to understand their needs, navigate relevant immigration laws and policies, brainstorm potential solutions, and communicate with clarity the best available options under law.

04/23/2026

A common point of confusion is the difference between a visa and immigration status.

A visa, sometimes referred to as a “visa stamp” or “visa foil”, is a travel document issued and placed in a passport by a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad and generally allows an individual to seek admission to the United States for a particular purpose and time period. A visa is not, by itself, a person’s immigration status in the U.S.

Immigration status governs what a person may lawfully do in the United States, the scope of permitted activities, duration of authorized period of stay, and eligibility for other immigration benefits. For most people entering on a temporary/nonimmigrant visa, the I-94 record indicates an individual’s class of admission, date and place of entry, and immigration status. It is the I-94 that controls how long an individual can stay in the U.S. The I-94 is often needed for immigration applications, and upon each admission, individuals should always check their I-94 record for accuracy at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov.

04/20/2026

Across multiple case types, longer government processing times have become common. Shifts in policy including heightened scrutiny and processing pauses for certain countries, as well as agency backlogs, can contribute to delays. What this means for clients:

- Timelines are less predictable
- Increased issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) by USCIS
- Longer wait times for visa processing and issuance at US consulates abroad
- Careful assessment of the necessity of international travel
- Planning ahead, whenever possible, is more important than ever

Connect with our team to learn more and for help navigating these shifts and changes.

04/18/2026

This bipartisan action reflects the very best of what Congress can do, which is to put aside politics and come together to protect vulnerable people from being sent back to life-threatening conditions," writes AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson.

Read more:

AILA welcomed the work of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that successfully advanced a discharge petition and forced a House vote in favor of legislation that would extend vital legal protection for 350,000 Haitian nationals who are at risk of being returned to dangerous conditions.

04/17/2026

We’re honored to share that Susan Im has been named a Super Lawyer in Immigration Law in Michigan! The “Super Lawyers” designation begins with a rigorous peer nomination process to identify lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional accomplishment in their field of practice, resulting in about 5% of attorneys in a state being selected as Super Lawyers.

We are grateful for the recognition from our attorney colleagues and for the trust our peers and clients place in us.

https://www.superlawyers.com

04/16/2026

Access to justice is a foundational principle of our legal system, but for many individuals and families, it remains out of reach. ImLaw is proud to support the State Bar of Michigan’s Access to Justice (ATJ) Campaign. The ATJ Campaign provides fundraising support to several statewide civil legal aid programs that provide legal assistance to eligible low-income residents in Michigan.

In immigration law, access to informed legal guidance can make a meaningful difference in outcomes. We are grateful to support the State Bar of Michigan’s ATJ initiative in strengthening access to justice for all.