On Oct. 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule in the Federal Register establishing a new $1,000 immigration parole fee required by the H.R.
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The New Alien Registration Requirement: Considerations for Foreign Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Alien Registration Requirement, effective April 11, 2025, requires most noncitizens aged 14 and older who remain in the United States for over 30 days, to register and complete biometrics.
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USCIS Mandates Concurrent Filing of Form I-693 with Adjustment of Status Applications
On Dec. 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency will now require, with immediate effect, the concurrent filing of Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical
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Changes to Some Immigration Processes Starting April 1
- Certain USCIS Forms Take Effect—with No Grace Period. Starting April 1, 2024, U.S. Citizenship
USCIS Announces Further Updates to Policy Manual Regarding Interpretation of Child Status Protection Act Provisions
On Aug. 24, 2023, USCIS announced further updates to Chapter 7 of the Policy Manual, made with the goal to expand the number of children who may be able to
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USCIS Policy Manual Updates Make It Easier to Identify Adjustment of Status Applicants Subject to the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
On July 20, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy manual to make it easier for green card applicants to identify who may be considered inadmissible to
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USCIS Removes Form I-693 Signature Requirement, Simplifying the Green Card Application Process
On March 31, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) permanently removed the requirement that U.S. civil surgeons sign Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no
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USCIS Updates Its Form I-485 to Comply With New Public Charge Rule
USCIS has published a new Form I-485 with additional public charge questions required for use starting Dec. 23, 2022. When a nonimmigrant foreign national applies for an adjustment of status
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USCIS Announces an Expanded Collaboration with the Social Security Administration for LPR Applicants
On Aug. 9, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that applicants filing for Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status are now able to apply for a Social Security number
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