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09/08/2026

The updated Affidavit of Support now includes language allowing USCIS to obtain information from consumer reporting agencies.

That can include information from your credit report.

But here’s the important part: USCIS has not told us what credit information will matter, how it will be weighed, or whether there is any particular score that creates a problem.

So no, this does NOT mean that having less-than-perfect credit automatically prevents you from sponsoring someone.

It does mean there’s a new piece of the I-864 process we need to be watching closely.

And if you have a credit or security freeze in place, pay particular attention. USCIS has warned that it could interfere with its ability to obtain the information it requests.

Save or share this with someone preparing a family-based green card case.

General information only, not legal advice.

08/31/2026

🚨 If you have a family-based green card packet ready to go out, stop immediately.

USCIS released a new Form I-864 today and made it effective immediately, with no grace period for the prior edition.

That means a form that was perfectly fine yesterday is already outdated today. The form was released with no warning and unforutunately, you will need to re-do it.

And that’s not the only significant change USCIS made to the I-864. We'll cover that one next. We are supposed to be closed this week but changes never stop 🙄

Please share this with someone preparing a green card filing right now.

General information only, not legal advice.

08/13/2026

A new immigration decision came out today, August 13, 2026, and it changes a rule that people have relied on for years.

Here is the simple version:

If you previously spent a significant amount of time in the United States without immigration status, you need to be very careful before using advance parole to travel outside the country.

For years, the law generally protected people from triggering the 10-year unlawful-presence bar simply because they traveled with advance parole.

The BIA has now changed that rule.

If you accumulated 1 year or more of unlawful presence, leaving the U.S. on advance parole could now trigger a 10-year immigration bar.

This does not mean that everyone with advance parole is affected. Your immigration history matters: including when you entered the U.S., how long you were here without status, your age during that time, and what immigration protections you later received.

If you already traveled before this decision, the BIA said the new rule applies going forward.

But if you have advance parole and have not left the United States yet, please have your case reviewed before you travel.

Even if USCIS approved your advance parole, that does not necessarily mean leaving the country is safe for you.

This is general information and not individualized legal advice.

Did USCIS send you a notice saying your work permit or travel document was automatically revoked?Since the evening of Ju...
07/21/2026

Did USCIS send you a notice saying your work permit or travel document was automatically revoked?

Since the evening of July 20, 2026, we have received an unusual number of questions from clients who already have green cards but suddenly received USCIS notifications stating that a work permit or travel document had been automatically revoked following the approval or denial of a petition.

Do not panic. In the cases we have reviewed, this does not mean there is a problem with the person’s green card or immigration status.

Once USCIS approves a green card, a separate Employment Authorization Document, commonly called a work permit, and an Advance Parole travel document are generally no longer needed. The green card itself provides evidence of permanent resident status and authorization to work in the United States.

What is unusual is the timing of these notifications. Several clients received them long after their green cards were approved – in some cases, more than a year later.

We have not previously seen USCIS send this type of delayed notification following green card approval. It appears USCIS may have recently added or activated a system update that is now generating notices related to older cases.

If you received one of these messages, first confirm that your green card was approved and carefully review which document and case number the notification references. The notice alone does not necessarily mean that USCIS has taken action against your permanent resident status. If you have a pending case, contact your immigration attorney to discuss what this update means.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice for any individual case.

07/16/2026

International students: do not wait until your program is ending to learn about these changes. The new rule is expected to take effect on September 15, 2026. Prepare for your semester with the right information.

Four major changes could affect how long you can stay, how much time you have after graduation, and whether you can change schools or programs.

Watch, save, and send this to another international student.

On the Fourth of July, we reflect on the ideals this country has long claimed to value: liberty, opportunity, and the di...
07/04/2026

On the Fourth of July, we reflect on the ideals this country has long claimed to value: liberty, opportunity, and the dignity of building a life with purpose.

As the Declaration of Independence put it, all people are endowed with the rights to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

For us, this day is also a reminder that the story of the United States has been shaped by many journeys: including the histories of Indigenous peoples, and generations of migrants who came here seeking safety, family, opportunity, and a future.

At Onward Immigration, we are honored to work with people who continue to shape that story every day.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful Fourth of July.

06/30/2026

It's the decision we have all been waiting for. The Supreme Court made the decision on whether Trump can limit birthright citizenship, and then ended year-long confusion.

Children born in the United States to undocumented or parents with temporary visas are STILL U.S. citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment.

06/28/2026

World Cup visitors: remote work during your visit can be a real problem later.

If you came to the U.S. for the World Cup, enjoy the matches, the cities, the beaches, and the whole experience.

But don’t assume remote work is automatically fine just because your employer, clients, or paycheck are outside the United States.

When you are physically in the U.S., working (even remotely) can create immigration issues depending on your status and what you are doing.

Visitor status is for visiting. Some business activities may be allowed, but productive work is different.

Enjoy the trip. Just don’t let your laptop complicate your next U.S. entry.

General information, not legal advice.

06/25/2026

Tartan Army at the World Cup: check your I-94 before you extend the U.S. party 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

America has loved having you here – the songs, the kilts, the flags, the whole takeover.

But don’t guess at your immigration timeline.

ESTA and a B-1/B-2 visitor visa are different. Check your I-94 so you know your admit-until date.

The party may be able to continue, but it needs the right plan.

General information, not legal advice.

06/25/2026

The Supreme Court this week is giving “grandparent who undermines the parents after they already said no” vibes.

Except instead of cookies before dinner, we’re talking about immigration enforcement, asylum access, TPS, and how much room the executive branch gets to make decisions with limited court review.

This week’s immigration decisions touched on:

• returning green card holders with criminal issues
• asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border
• TPS protections for Haiti and Syria

The theme is clear: higher stakes, fewer simple answers, and a lot more room for the government to act.

That does not mean every case is hopeless. It means strategy matters.

Please do not make travel, TPS, asylum, or criminal-immigration decisions based on headlines or short videos alone. These decisions are technical, and how they affect someone depends on their specific facts.

General information, not legal advice.

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