T Visa Protection for Survivors of Human Trafficking
T status offers humanitarian protection to certain survivors of severe human trafficking who meet the regulatory requirements.
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VAWA Self-Petition 2026: Form I-360 Filing Guide
VAWA lets certain abuse survivors file Form I-360 without the abuser's participation. This guide explains eligibility, evidence, confidentiality, and next steps.
Green Card Lottery 2027 Ordered to Open by Court
A federal court has imposed a schedule for opening DV-2027 registration. This guide explains the deadlines, the unresolved appeal question, and safe preparation steps.
Six Years of H-1B Are Up: Can AC21 Still Extend Your Status?
Reaching six years in H-1B status does not produce the same outcome in every case. AC21 may provide separate extension paths based on a 365-day filing history or an approved I-140 with no available immigrant visa number.
U Visa in 2026: The Annual Cap, the Waiting List, and the Path to a Green Card
The annual U-1 limit can place an otherwise qualifying petition on a waiting list. Written notice, deferred action or parole, employment authorization, and adjustment each follow distinct rules.
Selective Service Registration for Male Green Card Holders
Most male Green Card holders ages 18 through 25 must register with Selective Service. Registration is not military induction, but a missing record may affect a later naturalization review.
Five Years or Three? How Time Abroad Resets the Naturalization Clock
Most Green Card holders use the five-year naturalization rule. Some spouses of U.S. citizens may use a three-year rule, but travel can still disrupt continuous residence or reduce physical presence.
The Public Charge Case Now Has a Schedule: Briefing Runs Into 2027
A federal judge set a briefing schedule through March 2027 in the challenge to the new public charge rule. The court canceled the October 9 conference, but it did not pause the rule.
Money Laundering and Green Cards: USCIS PA-2026-14 Explained
USCIS issued PA-2026-14 on September 23, adding guidance on trafficking, money laundering, family benefits, and evidence.
