Immigration news and expert analysis

How Does the Affirmative Asylum Process Work — Step by Step?

A step-by-step walkthrough of the affirmative asylum process, from filing Form I-589 through the interview and decision.

Affirmative Asylum Frequently Asked Questions: Background Checks, Interviews, Decisions, and More

Answers to frequent questions about the affirmative asylum process, from background checks and interviews to final decisions.

Questions and Answers: Affirmative Asylum Eligibility and Applications

Plain-language answers to common questions about who qualifies for affirmative asylum and how to apply.

How Does USCIS Weigh Discretion in Deciding Adjustment of Status Applications?

How USCIS balances positive and negative factors when exercising discretion on adjustment of status cases.

Who Is Eligible to Adjust Status to Lawful Permanent Residence — and What Are the Bars?

The core eligibility requirements for adjustment of status and the common bars that can block a green card from inside the U.S.

What Happens When USCIS Approves, Issues a NOID, or Denies an Adjustment of Status Application?

A clear look at the three ways USCIS can decide your adjustment case and what each outcome means for your next steps.

How Does AC21 Job Portability Work After Filing Form I-485?

When you can change jobs after filing for adjustment of status under AC21, and how to keep your green card case on track.

What Is the 180-Day Asylum EAD Clock and How Does It Work?

How the asylum EAD clock counts to 180 days, what stops it, and how delays affect your work permit eligibility.

Who Can Self-Petition Under VAWA as an Abused Spouse, Child, or Parent?

VAWA lets abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents petition on their own—without the abuser's knowledge or consent. Learn who qualifies, the requirements, Form I-360, and the protections built in.

USCIS Organizational Accounts: The Complete Setup and FAQ Guide

Since 2024, H-1B employers must use a USCIS organizational account to register and file online. This illustrated guide covers setup, company groups, inviting users and attorneys, roles and permissions, and answers the most common questions.