Important USCIS Policy Change – Effective August 1, 2025

Dear Clients,

Starting August 1, 2025, USCIS implemented new rules that increase the risk of denial and deportation for family-based cases (Form I-130). If you are filing or planning to file a family petition, this affects you.

What’s Changing

• Filing an I-130 does not give you legal status. If you are out of status, you can still be placed in removal proceedings.

• No more second chances: USCIS can now immediately deny if something is missing without sending a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID).

• If denied while out of status, USCIS may issue a Notice to Appear (NTA), starting deportation proceedings.

What You Should Do Now

1. File as soon as possible if you qualify.

2. Back up your case with strong marital/family evidence, such as:

   • Joint bank accounts, leases, bills, and insurance

   • Photos with family and friends

   • Travel and communication records

   • Children’s birth certificates (if any)

   
   

Why This Matters

Even small mistakes can now result in denial, loss of fees, and deportation risk. There may be no second chance.

How We Can Help

Our office can:

• Review your eligibility and deadlines

• Prepare a complete and convincing evidence package

• Evaluate whether a waiver should be filed now

• Prepare you for interviews and RFEs

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*This update is for general information only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please contact our office for advice specific to your case.