Understanding Social Media Screening in Immigration Cases Many immigrants are surprised to learn that USCIS and immigration officers may review social media during certain immigration cases. As digital footprints become increasingly relevant to immigration proceedings, understanding how your online presence may affect your application has never been more important. In 2026, social media monitoring continues to be a growing concern for applicants seeking green cards, citizensh

Understanding USCIS Scrutiny of Marriage-Based Immigration Applications Marriage-based green card applications receive intensive scrutiny from USCIS officers trained specifically to identify potential marriage fraud. While this heightened review process shouldn't cause panic for genuine couples, understanding what triggers additional investigation can help you prepare a stronger application and avoid unnecessary delays. Every year, thousands of authentic couples successfully

USCIS: What’s New in 2026 & Fee Increases You Should Know The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out several important updates for 2026 that affect how immigration applications are processed — especially fees. 1. New and Higher Filing Costs On January 1, 2026, USCIS increased certain application and benefit fees based on federal inflation rules under the H.R. 1 law. If you file an application on or after January 1, 2026, you must pay the new amounts

USCIS Updates Effective August 1, 2025

Families are understandably frustrated by processing delays that seem to drag on for months—or even years. As of June 2025, average wait...

A few months ago, we sent out a newsletter advising everyone that the 'green cards" would be extended for 24 months while their I-751...

A few months ago, we advised everyone that USCIS was extending the validity of permanent resident cards to 24 months for those that file...