End of family reunification parole: deadlines and risks of doing nothing

Amid all the recent immigration changes, one decision directly affects thousands of families from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras: the end of family reunification parole (Family Reunification Parole, FRP). Until very recently, this process was a regulated way for certain beneficiaries of approved family petitions to enter United States while they […]

Trump suspends citizenship and green cards for 19 countries: legal implications and possible paths

As of December 3, 2025, a memorandum from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ordered the suspension of processing for permanent residence (green card) applications, naturalization, and certain immigration benefits for nationals of 19 countries classified as “high risk.” Among those countries are Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela, as well as Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, […]

Thanksgiving and migration: 7 legal decisions that make the difference for 2026

On Thanksgiving, many people take stock: what worked this year, what turned out differently than expected, and what cannot stay the same. In migration it is the same: it is not just about “having a visa”, but deciding what place you want your life project in United States to occupy in 2026 and what legal […]

Trump–Petro: Real implications for colombians looking to United States

Updated as of November 13, 2025. This text is informational and does not constitute individual legal advice. In recent months, the relationship between Donald Trump’s administration and Gustavo Petro’s government has moved from diplomatic tension to open confrontation. Beyond headlines, many Colombians are asking a very concrete question: Does this affect my chances of traveling, […]

End of the automatic EAD extension: ¿What changes and how we support you?

DHS announced an Interim Final Rule that ends the automatic extension of the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for renewals filed as of October 30, 2025. From that date, before extending the validity of the permit, USCIS will conduct prior screening and vetting. The measure is not retroactive: automatic extensions already granted remain in force until […]

Automatic EAD Extensions End on 10/30/2025

DHS announced an Interim Final Rule that changes how Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals work: for renewals filed on or after October 30, 2025, automatic extensions will no longer apply to certain categories. From that date forward, USCIS will complete screening and vetting before any extension of EAD validity. The policy signal is clear: tighter […]

Migration opportunities from Canada to the United States

Canada and the United States share one of the most stable and productive relationships in the Western Hemisphere. Throughout history, mobility between the two countries has been a key driver of economic development, talent exchange, and business expansion. In recent years, however, there has been a notable increase in Canadian citizens seeking to cross the […]