Motion to Reopen vs Motion to Reconsider: which to file and by when
When USCIS denies your case, there are two ways to challenge it: motion to reopen and motion to reconsider. Each has its own use, deadline, and evidence rules.
We use cookies to improve your experience and, with your permission, for analytics. Essential cookies are required for the site to work. Learn more
Legal Resources
News, articles, and valuable information to better understand your immigration options.
When USCIS denies your case, there are two ways to challenge it: motion to reopen and motion to reconsider. Each has its own use, deadline, and evidence rules.
If a medical disability prevents you from learning English or passing the civics test, Form N-648 may exempt you. Here is who qualifies, who can sign, and how to avoid denials.
Your green card expires but your residency does not. Still, keeping the card current is legally required. This guide covers when to renew, what to do after years expired, and when naturalizing is the better path.
If you entered on one visa and need to switch to another without leaving the U.S., Form I-539 is the path. This guide covers real timing, supporting evidence, and how to bridge gaps.
If you lost an I-94, cannot find your I-485 receipts, or need a copy of your A-file, there are two paths: Form I-102 and FOIA. This guide covers when to use each.
A federal court ordered the government to keep processing work permits, green cards, citizenship, and asylum cases from 39 countries.
A federal judge ordered USCIS to keep processing work permits, green cards, citizenship, and asylum cases from 39 countries, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Haiti.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela has gone through several designations and redesignations. This guide explains how to apply, what documents to gather, and what to do if your prior application was denied.
Asylum and refugee status share the same legal standard but are filed in different places at different times. Learn which one fits your situation.
Divorce from a U.S. citizen spouse changes the path to citizenship: from 3 years to 5 years of residency. Learn how your timeline shifts and what to do if the divorce happens near your N-400.
Every year brings new proposals, executive actions, and rumors about immigration. This guide explains what is real, what is noise, and how to prepare without panic.
Not every employer qualifies to sponsor H-1B, L-1, or green card cases. Learn what to look for, what to ask, and how to avoid scams.