The United States Supreme Court has formally struck down President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (“EO”) 14160 restricting birthright citizenship. By a 6-3 vote, the Court held that the long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, which was adopted after the American Civil War, holds that anyone born on American soil is
The whole world is watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This year the matches are being played in three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States of America. As the United States hosts many of the World Cup matches, many people wonder what type of visa allows players, coaches, and
Your U.S. Immigrant Visa Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare The U.S. immigrant visa interview is the final and often most important step in the immigration process, whether you’re applying through a K-1 fiancé visa, CR-1 spousal visa, or any other family-based or employment-based category. After receiving petition
For many American and Vietnamese couples looking to immigrate to the United States, a major question is whether they should apply for a K-1 fiancé(é) visa or a CR-1 spousal visa. While both lead to lawful permanent residence status (“Green Card”), they work very differently. A K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows
On May 7, 2026, the United States Department of State (“DOS”) announced that it will begin revoking U.S. passports for certain individuals with outstanding child support arrears. Under existing federal regulations (22 CFR §51.62) and DOS policy guidance (7 FAM 1754), DOS may deny or revoke a U.S. passport when
A U.S. Federal Court Judge has struck down Parole-in-Place following an earlier decision granting the State of Texas and fifteen (15) other states an administrative stay two months ago. Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District of Texas ruled that the program, which would fast-track permanent residency to certain
A K-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows a foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States while their Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (“I-130 Petition”) is undergoing adjudication with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). The goal of a K-3 is to
We have previously discussed who is eligible to vote in U.S. elections and how American citizens abroad (i.e. Vietnam, the Philippines, and Taiwan) can send their ballots by mail or use designated dropboxes to vote for their presidential and state and local candidates. U.S. citizens who are unable to physically
myUSCIS is the official online portal of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), available at my.uscis.gov. It allows applicants to create a free, personalized account to manage and track U.S. immigration cases online. myUSCIS is a free government service — not a third-party website or paid subscription. For Vietnamese and
With the U.S. Presidential Election just days away, American citizens in the United States and abroad will take part in electing the 47th President of the United States. Although the current front runners are Vice-President Kamala D. Harris for the Democrat Party and former President Donald J. Trump for the
Beginning October 11, 2024, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will publish a new edition of the Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The Form I-131 will be renamed “Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/ Departure Records”. Because of a significant change in the revised form,
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