A Major Immigration Bill Has Been Signed Into Law President Trump has signed a new immigration funding bill that will provide nearly $70 billion to ICE, Border Patrol, and other immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term. While this law does not change who can apply for a green card, citizenship, asylum, or …
A Federal Judge Just Ordered USCIS to Restart Thousands of Immigration Cases
In a major setback for the Trump administration, a federal judge recently ruled that several immigration policies used to stop or delay green card applications, citizenship cases, asylum claims, and work permit requests were unlawful. The ruling orders USCIS to resume processing many immigration applications that had been frozen for months, particularly those involving immigrants …
7 Mistakes Immigrants Cannot Afford to Make Right Now
Immigrant families across the United States are feeling nervous right now, and for good reason. Between increased immigration enforcement, stricter green card policies, more aggressive interviews, and growing uncertainty surrounding immigration laws, many people are worried about what could happen next under the Trump administration. At the Welcome Law Firm, we speak with immigrants every …
Forced to Leave? Trump Administration’s New Green Card Rule Could Separate Families and Trigger Major Court Battles
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping immigration policy change that could force many green card applicants to leave the United States during the application process and complete their cases abroad. The new rule has immediately sparked concern among immigrants, immigration attorneys, employers, and advocacy groups who warn that the policy could disrupt families, careers, …
Birthright Citizenship Is Being Challenged at the Supreme Court: What This Means for Families
For more than a century, the law has been simple. If you are born in the United States, you are a U.S. citizen. It is not something most people question. It is something families rely on. So why is this even being debated today? The Supreme Court heard oral arguments addressing whether birthright citizenship should …
Why Strong Immigration Cases Still Get Denied and What USCIS Is Really Looking For
If you are preparing to file an immigration case, you may feel confident in your situation. Your relationship is real, your eligibility for a marriage-based green card or family petition seems clear, and you have gathered what you believe are the right documents. So why do strong immigration cases still get denied? This is one …
Can an Immigration Attorney Speed Up Your Case or Increase Your Chances of Approval?
If you are going through the immigration process right now, you have probably asked yourself this at some point. Can an immigration attorney actually help move my case faster? Can a lawyer improve my chances of approval? Or is this something I can handle on my own by just filing the paperwork? These are fair …
Why Was Your Immigration Case Denied or Delayed? What You Need to Do Now
If your immigration case has been denied or is taking longer than expected, you are not alone. We speak with families across Connecticut every day who are in this exact position, trying to understand what went wrong and what they should do next. Maybe you followed every step. You filed your application, submitted your documents, …
Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds? U.S. Expands Program to 50 Countries and Raises the Stakes for Travelers
If you are planning to visit the United States or have family members abroad hoping to come here, there is an important policy change you need to understand. The U.S. government is expanding its visa bond program, now requiring certain applicants from additional countries to post up to $15,000 as part of the visa process. …
Work Permits for Asylum Seekers Could Face Major Delays Under New Immigration Rule
For many people seeking asylum in the United States, the process of asking for protection can take years. During that time, individuals and families are trying to rebuild their lives while their cases move through the immigration system. One of the most important things that allows asylum seekers to support themselves during this wait is …
Appeals Court Allows Third-Country Deportations to Continue as Legal Fight Moves Toward the Supreme Court
Immigration policy in the United States continues to shift as courts weigh challenges to enforcement actions taken by the federal government. In a recent development, a federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to continue deporting undocumented immigrants to countries other than their own while the broader legal battle moves forward. The decision temporarily pauses …
Appeals Court Blocks Effort to End Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
Immigration policy in the United States continues to evolve rapidly, and one of the most closely watched developments in recent weeks involves Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals. A federal appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to immediately end TPS protections for approximately 350,000 Haitians currently living in the United States. …
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