USCIS May Place Green Card Applicants into Removal Proceedings Under New Policy

USCIS May Place Green Card Applicants into Removal Proceedings Under New Policy

Washington, D.C. – August 6, 2025 – In a major policy shift, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now warning that individuals applying for family-based green cards—particularly marriage-based petitions—could be placed directly into removal (deportation) proceedings if found ineligible. This update, effective August 1, 2025, states that approval of a family-based petition no longer ensures […]

Who Must File a Change of Address? Understanding USCIS Form AR-11 and EOIR Form 33 Requirements

Who Must File a Change of Address? Understanding USCIS Form AR-11 and EOIR Form 33 Requirements

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Maintaining an up-to-date address with U.S. immigration authorities is a legal obligation that affects a broad spectrum of noncitizens. Whether you’re a visa holder, a green card applicant, or in removal proceedings, failing to report an address change can have serious consequences. This article explains who must file a change of […]

Enhanced Scrutiny in Family-Based Immigration Petitions: An Analytical Overview

Enhanced Scrutiny in Family-Based Immigration Petitions: An Analytical Overview

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com In recent years, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its scrutiny of family-based immigration petitions. This heightened examination focuses on identifying factual inconsistencies, omissions, mistakes, or intentional misrepresentations within applications. Such rigorous evaluations can lead to petition denials, revocation […]

Notice to Appear (NTA) and Defenses Against Deportation

Notice to Appear (NTA) and Defenses Against Deportation

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The Notice to Appear (NTA) is a pivotal document in removal proceedings, but it is also the first line of defense for immigrants facing deportation. Introduction Overview of the NTA The Notice to Appear (NTA) is a crucial document in U.S. immigration proceedings. It serves as the formal charging document issued […]

Deportation Defenses and Legal Representation: Navigating the Complexities of U.S. Immigration Law

Deportation Defenses and Legal Representation: Navigating the Complexities of U.S. Immigration Law

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Bartolomiej Pietrzyk/ shutterstock.com Increased deportation enforcement, particularly against individuals who have failed to meet asylum criteria or were ordered deported in absentia, has made deportation defense a critical area of immigration law. These proceedings can drastically alter an immigrant’s life, resulting in their removal from the United States, […]