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Can You Renew a Nonimmigrant Visa While an I-130 Is Pending? Understanding Your Options During Consular Processing
When a foreign national begins the immigrant visa process through an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative with consular processing
Immigrant Visa Pause for 75 Countries: What the January 21, 2026, State Department Announcement Means and Why It May Be Temporary
On January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant
The Sudden Slowdown: What’s Happening to U.S. Citizenship Applications?
As an immigration attorney serving families in El Paso, Texas, I closely monitor trends in naturalization processing times.
U.S. Visa Interviews in Consulates/Embassies Becoming Stricter Under Trump-Era Policies
In recent months, applicants for U.S. visas including B1/B2 (tourist), F-1 (student), work, and E-2 (investor visas)
New U.S. Civics Test for N-400 Applicants Starting October 20, 2025
Beginning October 20, 2025, individuals applying for U.S. citizenship through the N-400 process
Fast-Tracked USCIS Processing Times: A Bright Spot Amid Uncertainty
In recent years, immigration policy has been a hot topic in the U.S., often surrounded by political debate and uncertainty.