USCIS moved most pending I-130 petitions to field offices in 2026. What a long wait means, what you can do, and when a mandamus lawsuit makes sense.

Starting October 2026, SIJS youth with a priority date before January 1, 2025 may file Form I-485. What changed, what did not, and what to do if you are in immigration court.

A new public charge rule takes effect September 18, 2026, expanding which benefits USCIS can consider in green card cases. Here is what changes, what does not change, and what to keep in mind.