NEWS & INSIGHTS

Self-Reporting on the I-485: What Adjustment of Status Applicants Need to Know.

When applying for a green card in the United States (U.S.), one of the most important steps is filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. For many applicants...

2025 Travel Ban Exceptions: Who Still Can Enter the United States?

As of June 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, a sweeping U.S. travel ban went into effect, suspending visa issuance and entry for citizens from 19 countries. Of these 19 countries, 12 are subject to a full...

Know Your Rights: Lawful Permanent Residents

Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Detained at a U.S. Port of Entry The American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA) has released this flyer to help Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)...

AVA in the news!

Attorney Jaci Ohayon was recently quoted in Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international public broadcaster that provides news and information in 32 languages. Read the full article here:...

AVA in the news!

Attorney Jaci Ohayon was recently on Radio Television Suisse to discuss the new social media rules for students. Watch the full program here:...

How do I withdraw a petition or application with USCIS?

How do I withdraw a petition or application with USCIS? Sometimes, after an individual has submitted an application or petition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), their plans...

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Termination of TPS for Haitians

Last Friday, the Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, stating protections for Haitians would end on Sept. 2, 2025, rather than on Feb. 3, 2026...

TPS for Haiti has been Terminated Effective September 2, 2025

TPS for Haiti has been terminated effective September 2, 2024. On June 27, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for...

New Student Visa Social Media Policy

The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Bern recently posted this graphic on their social medial noting its new student visa social media policy. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced...