USCIS

  • Jamaican Man Working as Police Officer in Maine Arrested by ICE

    A Jamaican national employed as a reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following allegations that he overstayed his visa and attempted to purchase a firearm for use in his law enforcement role. The man, identified as John Luke Evans, entered the United States…

  • Immigration Attorney LaToya McBean-Pompy, Esq. Advises Asylum Seekers: ‘Go For It’ If Your Marriage Is Real and You Don’t Have a Green Card Yet

    Immigration attorney LaToya McBean-Pompy, Esq., founder of McBean Immigration Law, is urging asylum seekers to be strategic about marriage and green card eligibility as USCIS accelerates its processing of asylum cases filed between 2015 and 2017. In a candid Instagram video (@mcbeanimmigrationlaw), McBean-Pompy addressed a frequently asked question: Should you wait for a decision on…

  • Immigration Attorney LaToya McBean-Pompy, Esq. Dispels Fears About ICE Arrests During Naturalization Interviews

    Amid rising concerns in immigrant communities, LaToya McBean-Pompy, Esq., a well-known immigration attorney and founder of McBean Immigration Law, has offered a critical clarification: ICE is not systematically arresting individuals at their U.S. citizenship interviews. In a recent post shared on her official Instagram account (@mcbeanimmigrationlaw), McBean-Pompy addressed growing fears sparked by isolated reports of…

  • Federal Judge Blocks Early Termination Of Haitian TPS Despite DHS Opposition: Work Permits Now Valid Through February 2026

    In a significant legal development impacting thousands of Haitian nationals residing in the United States, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy to reflect a federal court ruling that extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and related work permits for Haiti until February 3, 2026 — despite efforts by the Department of…

  • This One Document Could Shield Undocumented Immigrants From ICE Arrests

    A single piece of paper—Form I-797C, Notice of Action—may be the most overlooked legal safeguard for undocumented immigrants currently facing heightened immigration enforcement across the United States. Though not a work permit or visa, the I-797C serves as official proof that a petition or immigration application has been received and is pending before U.S. Citizenship…

  • Marrying a U.S. Citizen No Longer Guarantees Green Card Under Heightened Scrutiny

    Legal experts warn of stricter immigration interviews, more documentation demands amid revived marriage fraud concerns Spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are finding that marriage is no longer a guaranteed pathway to permanent residency, as U.S. immigration officials tighten the screws on green card interviews and documentary requirements. Immigration attorneys are reporting a…

  • USCIS to Collect Immigrants’ Social Media Data Under New Vetting Proposal

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced plans to collect social media information from immigrants seeking entry into the United States. The move that aligns with the Trump administration’s broader national security directives. According to a notice set to be published in the Federal Register last week, the proposal aims to comply with…

  • US Appeals Court Upholds Deportation of Man Despite Holding Wrongfully-Issued Citizenship Certificate for 21 Years

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled against a man from Trinidad and Tobago, denying his claim to U.S. citizenship and upholding his deportation, despite the fact that he held a wrongfully-issued Certificate of Citizenship for over two decades. The case involves Lall, a man who was issued a Certificate of…

  • USCIS Launches New Online Form to Support Family Unity for Noncitizen Relatives of U.S. Citizens

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update aimed at keeping families together. Starting Aug. 19, 2024, USCIS will begin accepting applications through its newly released Form I-131F, available exclusively online. This form is designed specifically for noncitizen spouses and step-children of U.S. citizens seeking parole in place, a process that…

  • September 2024 Visa Bulletin Reports Significant EB-3 Retrogression

    The U.S. Department of State’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals substantial retrogression in EB-3 categories, with no progression in any listed categories. This update aligns with the Department’s earlier warnings about potential delays and backward movement in employment-based visa categories. Key Points: The final action date chart from the State Department’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin is available below: Future…