The I-360 green card for widow(er)s of a U.S. citizens lets survivors self-petition within two years of the citizen spouse’s death, under federal law.
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How the STEM OPT 24-month extension works in 2026: eligibility, Form I-983, E-Verify, deadlines, and the new F-1 transition rule.
STEM OPT 24-Month Extension: Eligibility and Filing Process for F-1 Students Read More »
How does an internationally adopted child get U.S. citizenship? It depends on the visa category and adoption timing, under INA 320 and 322 rules.
How Does an Internationally Adopted Child Get U.S. Citizenship? Read More »
Naturalization through military service waives residency and the N-400 fee for green-card holders — but enlisting still requires a green card first.
Naturalization Through Military Service: Can Enlisting Get You Citizenship Faster? Read More »
What is a Stokes interview in a marriage green card case? Learn what triggers one, what officers ask, and how couples should prepare with evidence.
Stokes Interview in a Marriage Green Card Case: What Is It and How To Prepare? Read More »
BLOG August 5, 2026 GWP IMMIGRATION LAW The 2026 Travel Ban: 39 Countries, No Automatic Exception for Spouses. A country-by-country breakdown of the current U.S. travel ban and exactly who it restricts. The 2026 travel ban, set out in Presidential Proclamation 10998, fully or partially suspends visas for nationals of 39 countries and Palestinian Authority
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BLOG August 5, 2026 GWP IMMIGRATION LAW Your Child Turned 21. Here’s What It Means for Your Family Petition. The Child Status Protection Act can preserve your child’s place in line — but the protection depends entirely on who filed the petition, and it comes with strict deadlines. USCIS reversed its 2023 age-calculation policy effective
My Child Turned 21 During Our Family Petition. What Happens Now? Read More »
BLOG August 6, 2026 GWP IMMIGRATION LAW Your EB-5 Green Card Has a Two-Year Clock. Form I-829 Stops It. The petition that converts a conditional EB-5 green card into permanent, unrestricted residency for an investor and family. USCIS can now re-examine an investor’s source of funds at this exact stage, even after I-526 approval, and
Form I-829: How EB-5 Investors Remove Green Card Conditions Read More »
BLOG August 7, 2026 GWP IMMIGRATION LAW The TN Visa: A Faster Route to U.S. Work Authorization for Mexican and Canadian Professionals USMCA offers a quota-free path to U.S. employment — but only for specific professions, and only under stricter scrutiny than before. Since June 2025, USCIS has formalized its TN adjudication standards in the
TN Visa Guide 2026: Who Qualifies as a USMCA Professional? Read More »
BLOG August 3, 2026 GWP IMMIGRATION LAW Family Petition Denial Follows a Pattern, Not Bad Luck Five recurring reasons an I-130 family petition gets denied — and how each one is fixed. USCIS denies I-130 family petitions for a narrow, recurring set of reasons, and each one is preventable with the right evidence before filing.
Family Petition Denial and How To Avoid It: 5 Common Reasons Read More »