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Welcome to the Immigration Professional Association blog, your go-to source for the latest immigration news, expert articles, and in-depth guides on U.S. visa processes, green card applications, citizenship pathways, and global migration trends. Stay informed with timely updates on policy changes, H-1B visa lotteries, EB-5 investments, and family reunification strategies. Our certified immigration professionals provide actionable insights to help individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex regulations.
Explore a comprehensive analysis of California's new Stop Nick Shirley Act (AB 2624). Learn how this upcoming law creates anti-doxxing and address confidentiality protections for immigration professionals, its real-world impact on clients, and essential compliance steps for law firms ahead of the October 2027 effective date.
DHS has issued an interim final rule expanding lawful permanent resident eligibility for certain U.S.-born children of foreign government employees, effective September 4, 2026, though an active federal court injunction currently limits its implementation for affected class members.
A Nevada man faces federal naturalization fraud charges after allegedly concealing multiple sexual assaults on his citizenship application and during a sworn USCIS interview, obtaining U.S. citizenship just days after committing the second offense. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
A federal court has temporarily vacated the USCIS Diversity Visa hold policy, ordering the agency to resume adjudicating affected adjustment of status applications without applying PM-602-0193. USCIS has stated it disagrees with the ruling but will comply while pursuing further judicial review.
New USCIS data from June 2026 shows the China EB-1 backlog now extends into 2023 priority dates, with thousands of applicants still awaiting availability — find out where each preference category stands and what it may mean for your green card timeline.
USCIS approved over 42,600 Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026, with average processing times rising steadily throughout the period, reaching roughly 204 days by June 2026.
