Legal Resources

Twenty-two states and six cities sued the federal government to stop the new public charge rule, which takes effect September 18, 2026. Here is what changes, who is exempt, and what to do now.

On September 10, 2026, a federal judge in Miami denied the government's motion to dismiss Bello-Rubio v. Noem. Here is what was decided, what was not decided yet, and what comes next for Cubans with I-220A.

The Dream Act and the Promise Act are the two parts of the same bill in the House of Representatives, and today they are one signature away from forcing a vote. Here is what they propose, who could generally benefit, and where they stand in the legislative process.

The State Department confirmed it is rescheduling visa interviews worldwide while it trains consular officers on the new public charge rule. Here is what is confirmed so far, and what to do if you had an appointment scheduled.

The State Department confirmed it is coordinating with DHS to revoke tourist and business visas issued since 2016 to people who applied for asylum. Here is what is confirmed so far, and why the real risk is not the revocation itself.

On August 21, 2026, a federal court vacated the immigrant visa pause for 75 countries. But a separate restriction, the 39-country suspension under Proclamation 10998, remains in effect. Here is what changed and what did not.

Form I-485 lets you apply for permanent residence without leaving the United States. Here is what it does, who can generally file it, and what changes starting September 18, 2026.

Today, August 21, 2026, USCIS updated the deadlines to reschedule asylum interviews, submit evidence, and reschedule biometric appointments. Learn the new deadlines and the consequences of missing them.

We have clarified on social media exactly what the new public charge rule means: receiving public assistance does not automatically make you a public charge. Learn the factors USCIS considers and who is exempt.

USCIS announced that starting September 18, 2026, it will require a new edition of Form I-485, with no grace period. Learn exactly which edition to use based on your filing date.

USCIS published updated guidance explaining how officers will determine public charge inadmissibility starting September 18, 2026. Learn who is subject, who is exempt, the five factors considered, and a key date-based change in public benefits.

DHS warned that TPS has ended for Haiti, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Cameroon, and other countries, urging people to leave. Here is what the notice says, which countries remain protected, and why TPS termination does not always mean you have no other legal options.