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Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s December 2025 Press Remarks: Key Immigration Takeaways
Photo courtesy of The Associated Press On December 19, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed members of the press and answered questions covering several topics related to U.S. immigration policy and visa processing. During the briefing, the Secretary discussed issues including religious worker green card backlogs, visa revocations, and the suspension of the Diversity […]
USCIS Implements New Policies Affecting Asylum, Refugees, and Applicants from “High-Risk” Countries
Photo courtesy of Andrew Patrick Photo USCIS Implements New Policies Affecting Asylum, Refugees, and Applicants from “High-Risk” Countries U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced significant policy changes that will impact the processing of various immigration benefits. These measures include pauses on adjudications, expanded re-review of previously approved cases, and additional scrutiny for applicants […]
U.S. Consulates Now Routing B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visas for Extra Review
AndreyPopov from Getty Images U.S. Consulates Now Routing B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visas for Extra Review U.S. consulates have quietly implemented a new review process that affects B-1 in lieu of H-1B visa applications. As of early November 2025, consular posts are now required to forward these cases to the Department of State’s Visa […]
What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the U.S.
Image courtesy of pixelshot What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the U.S. Canadian citizens often assume traveling to the United States is simple—and in many cases, it is. But recent practice guidance from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) highlights several important reminders about admission rules, I-94 records, length of stay, and registration […]
Good Moral Character & Neighborhood Checks for Naturalization
AndreyPopov from Getty Images USCIS released new memos on Good Moral Character and neighborhood checks for naturalization applicants. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates. New Good Moral Character Evaluation USCIS is now using a more holistic approach when evaluating Good Moral Character — looking at community involvement, family responsibilities, work history, taxes, and overall contributions. Officers […]
I-94 Tips for Fewer Travel Headaches
Traveling to the US can be grueling. By the time you get to the window at Customs and Border Protection (CBP), all you want is to get through and be on your way. You may still have hours of travel to your destination. But diligence and a little extra time at CBP can save you […]
AILA Flyer: I-864 Affidavit of Support
The I-864, Affidavit of Support, is a critical form required for many immigration petitions to ensure that the intending immigrant will have financial sponsorship, if necessary. This American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) flyer provides guidance on eligibility, required documentation, and step-by-step instructions to help you successfully complete the I-864 form. Click on the image to […]
U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Photo courtesy of Sasirin Pamai’s Images The U.S. Department of State has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, marking a significant development in current immigration policy. The pause took effect on January 21, 2026, and will remain in place while the government reassesses its immigration screening procedures. What Was […]