immigration law
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A federal judge has blocked a series of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policies that placed immigration cases from applicants born in dozens of countries on hold, a decision immigration attorneys say could lead to movement on thousands of delayed applications nationwide. According to U.S.-based immigration attorney Akua Poku, the ruling represents a significant…
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A controversial immigration policy change that alarmed attorneys and adjustment-of-status applicants appears to have been quietly withdrawn, according to immigration lawyer and social media commentator Kinda Melissa Velloza, who said federal officials have resumed processing green card applications under existing procedures. In a video shared on Instagram, Velloza, who posts under the handle @immigrationlawyeru.s.a, claimed…
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Immigration attorney Akua Poku is urging immigrants not to make premature travel decisions following growing concern over a new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy memo on adjustment of status cases. In a widely shared Instagram video, Poku addressed what she described as “alarming” confusion among immigrants who fear they may be required to…
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Immigration attorneys across the United States are preparing for what some predict could become a major legal showdown after the Trump administration announced a sweeping policy change requiring most temporary visa holders seeking green cards to leave the country and apply abroad. Among the lawyers sounding the alarm is Florida-based immigration attorney Saman Movassaghi Gonzalez,…
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A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran immigrant whose wrongful deportation case became a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration enforcement and executive power. In a sharply worded ruling issued Friday, U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw threw out federal human smuggling charges against Abrego Garcia, concluding that the…
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A newly announced immigration policy from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is raising alarm among immigration attorneys after federal officials signaled that many immigrants on temporary visas may now be required to leave the United States to complete the green card process abroad. According to new guidance issued May…
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A bill designed to expand legal protections and court-ordered support services for unaccompanied immigrant children in Illinois is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the state Senate this week. The legislation, led by Cristina Castro, seeks to create a clearer legal pathway for immigrant children in federal custody to access Illinois courts and receive…
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The U.S. Department of State has reportedly issued new guidance directing consular officers to ask visa applicants whether they have experienced harm in their home country and whether they fear harm if they return, a move immigration attorneys say could have significant consequences for future asylum seekers. According to commentary from Akua Poku of AK…
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A series of major federal court rulings issued Tuesday delivered a sweeping legal rebuke to multiple actions tied to President Donald Trump and his administration, underscoring the judiciary’s continued role in scrutinizing executive authority across constitutional, administrative, and civil rights issues. In at least five significant decisions spanning multiple jurisdictions, federal judges addressed disputes involving…
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A federal lawsuit filed in Boston is challenging an alleged adjudication pause by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, with plaintiffs arguing that the policy has unlawfully stalled immigration applications and caused widespread harm. The complaint, brought by immigration attorney LaToya McBean Pompy and her firm through its LIFT (Litigating Immigration for Freedom Today) initiative, includes…
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