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			<h1>Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship: What Families Should Know</h1>
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<p><strong>In my recent conversation today with Radio Caracol, we discussed one of the most important immigration and constitutional issues affecting families in the United States: birthright citizenship.</strong></p>
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			<p>On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its decision in <strong><a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-365_4hdj.pdf">Trump v. Barbara</a></strong>. The Court held that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States and are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause.</p>
<p>This decision is important because the <strong><a href="https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment">Fourteenth Amendment</a></strong> states that all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to its jurisdiction, are citizens of the United States and of the state where they reside. The executive order at issue attempted to deny citizenship to certain children born in the United States based on the immigration status or temporary presence of their parents. The Supreme Court rejected that interpretation.</p>
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			<p>For many families, this decision brings clarity. Children who were born in the United States continue to be recognized as U.S. citizens, even if their parents were undocumented or were temporarily present in the country at the time of birth.</p>
<p>However, it is very important to understand what this decision does <strong>not</strong> do. A U.S. citizen child does not automatically give lawful immigration status to the parents, does not automatically stop deportation, and does not automatically create a green card case for the parents.</p>
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			<p>A U.S. citizen generally must be at least 21 years old to petition for a parent. USCIS explains this requirement on its official page about <strong><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/bringing-parents-to-live-in-the-united-states-as-permanent-residents">bringing parents to live in the United States as permanent residents</a></strong>. In most family-based cases, the process begins with <strong><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-130">Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative</a></strong>, but USCIS also explains that filing or approval of Form I-130 does not, by itself, give the relative immigration status or an immigration benefit. Families should also review the government’s general explanation of <strong><a href="https://www.usa.gov/sponsor-family-member">family-based immigration and sponsoring a relative</a></strong>.</p>
<p>During the interview, I also explained that this decision should not be confused with approval of “birth tourism.” The U.S. Department of State has stated that consular officers will deny a B visa application when they have reason to believe the applicant is traveling primarily to give birth in the United States to obtain U.S. citizenship for the child. You can read the State Department’s guidance here: <strong><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visas-news-archive/20200123_birth-tourism-update.html">Birth Tourism Update</a></strong>.</p>
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<p>RADIO CARACOL:<br />
Bueno, Martha, vamos a explicarle a la audiencia qué significa jurídicamente esto que acabo de leer sobre la decisión de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Bueno, la decisión de la Corte fue una decisión muy específica. La pregunta que se le hizo a la Corte Suprema fue si las personas que nacen en Estados Unidos, de padres indocumentados o de personas que están temporalmente presentes en el país, si esos niños son ciudadanos americanos.</p>
<p>La Corte dijo que sí. ¿Por qué? Porque esas personas están sujetas a las leyes o a la jurisdicción de Estados Unidos. La Enmienda 14 de la Constitución de Estados Unidos dice que todas las personas que nacen en Estados Unidos están sujetas a la jurisdicción del país y si residen dentro del pais, son ciudadanos americanos.</p>
<p>El gobierno, cuando emitió esa acción ejecutiva el año pasado, sostuvo que los hijos nacidos de padres indocumentados, o de personas que estaban temporalmente en Estados Unidos, no eran ciudadanos americanos porque, según esa interpretación, no estaban sujetos a la jurisdicción de Estados Unidos porque no residian en Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>El que estaba indocumentado segun esta interpretacion no esta bajo juridiccion y el que esta solo temporalmente, no reside dentro de los Estados Unidos. Esto era como la interpretacion de ese memorandum de la administracion.</p>
<p>La Corte estuvo en desacuerdo. La Corte dijo que no; que la Enmienda establece claramente que las personas que nacen dentro de Estados Unidos están sujetas a las leyes y a la jurisdicción de este país. Entonces, esa interpretación, “sujeto a la jurisdicción”, fue básicamente lo que se interpretó.</p>
<p>RADIO CARACOL:<br />
Bueno, Martha Arias, abogada de inmigración, ¿quiénes se benefician directamente con esta decisión? ¿Aplica para hijos de inmigrantes indocumentados, para personas que están con visas de turismo, estudiantes o de trabajo? ¿Quiénes se benefician directamente?</p>
<p>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Se benefician todos. Fíjate que esto tiene un efecto hacia atrás y hacia adelante, es decir, es retroactivo porque aplica para el pasado y para el futuro, a menos que el Congreso determine otra cosa.</p>
<p>Los hijos de inmigrantes indocumentados que han nacido en el país son ciudadanos americanos. Imagínate si la Corte hubiera dicho otra cosa. Básicamente, medio Estados Unidos se podría desocupar, porque ¿cómo se le va a quitar la ciudadanía a todas esas personas que ya nacieron aquí y que siempre se han considerado ciudadanos?</p>
<p>RADIO CARACOL:<br />
Claro, esa era precisamente la pregunta que te iba a hacer. ¿Qué habría pasado si la Corte hubiera respaldado la orden del presidente Trump? Imagínate.</p>
<p>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</p>
<p>Un día me senté a tomarme un cafecito en la mañana y a pensar en eso. Me decía: vamos a suponer que se diera esa locura de que la Corte dijera que no tienen ese derecho. ¿Cuántos millones de ciudadanos de Estados Unidos serían despojados de su ciudadanía? ¿Qué impacto económico, social y de todo tipo podría tener eso?</p>
<p>Imagínate que, por decir una cifra baja, cinco millones de personas recibieran una notificación diciéndoles: “Mire, señor, usted ya no es ciudadano americano. Venda su casa, venda su carro, coja su maleta y váyase”. Personas que tienen títulos universitarios, empresas, empleados, familias y toda una vida construida aquí.</p>
<p>Yo pensaba en cuál sería el impacto de eso y realmente me parecía abrumador. No creo haber escuchado que algo así haya pasado en ninguna parte del mundo.</p>
<p>El efecto de esta decisión, entonces, es que todos aquellos que nacieron aquí, aunque sus padres fueran indocumentados, siguen siendo ciudadanos americanos.</p>
<p>Ahora, en segundo lugar, quienes vienen temporalmente y, por una emergencia o alguna circunstancia, tienen hijos aquí, también tendrían hijos ciudadanos americanos. Pero ahí sí yo les diría a las personas que tengan cautela y que no vengan a tener hijos a Estados Unidos con ese propósito, porque eso tampoco es correcto.</p>
<p>Esa es una de las razones por las que algunas personas apoyaban la iniciativa o la acción ejecutiva del presidente. Claro, a nadie le parece correcto que exista turismo de embarazo o turismo por nacimiento.</p>
<p>RADIO CARACOL:<br />
Para allá iba yo con una pregunta más adelante. Estaba leyendo un artículo de The Guardian donde se menciona que, tras este fallo, el presidente Trump y algunos aliados estarían buscando la forma de hacerlo por vía legislativa, aunque enfrentarían importantes obstáculos constitucionales.</p>
<p>Por tu experiencia, Martha, ¿crees que esta decisión es definitiva?</p>
<p>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Desde mi conocimiento legal y de jurisprudencia, considero que, bajo la Constitución de este país, es definitiva. Sin embargo, todos sabemos que el Congreso de un país, concretamente aquí en Estados Unidos, puede cambiar la Constitución.</p>
<p>Ahora bien, eso se ha hecho muy pocas veces. La Constitución de Estados Unidos es una de las cartas magnas que más ha perdurado en el tiempo y no ha tenido tantas modificaciones.</p>
<p>La Corte Suprema interpreta la Constitución, pero no la cambia. En este caso, el Congreso también tiene que seguir la Constitución, porque el Congreso no puede emitir leyes inconstitucionales.</p>
<p>Entonces, si la Corte ya dijo que esto es constitucional, yo no soy constitucionalista, obviamente, pero pienso que va a ser muy complicado que el Congreso pueda modificar la Constitución para cambiar esto.</p>
<p>Ahora, el gobierno, el Ejecutivo en este caso, sí tiene todo el derecho de actuar de otra forma. De hecho, ya lo estaba haciendo.</p>
<p>Por ejemplo, cuando mujeres embarazadas entran a Estados Unidos para tener sus hijos aquí y luego el consulado se da cuenta, he conocido muchos casos en mi oficina en los que les cancelan las visas. También les exigen mostrar prueba de que pagaron el parto, porque muchas de ellas venían, tenían a sus hijos con Medicaid y luego se iban.</p>
<p>Entonces, todo va en su punto medio. Creo que muchas personas estamos de acuerdo en decir que quienes pagamos impuestos en Estados Unidos no tenemos por qué pagar el parto de una señora que quiere venir únicamente a tener su hijo aquí.</p>
<p>RADIO CARACOL:<br />
Sí, eso es el famoso turismo por nacimiento. Incluso se dice que ofrecían paquetes turísticos para que las mujeres vinieran a tener sus hijos acá. Los niños nacían, eran ciudadanos americanos, y después se iban sin pagar la cuenta.</p>
<p>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Exactamente. Eso los consulados lo han tomado con mucho cuidado y, como te digo, están negando visas y también están quitando visas.</p>
<p>Yo tuve clientes que me llamaban y me decían: “Es que nosotros ya teníamos todo preparado, nos debemos ir”. Y yo les decía: “Me parece que ustedes no deben hacer eso”.</p>
<p>Incluso, muchos de ellos tenían a uno de los padres como ciudadano americano. Y en esos casos yo les decía: si ustedes son ciudadanos americanos, ese hijo, aunque nazca fuera de Estados Unidos, también puede ser ciudadano americano por el padre o la madre. Entonces, no hay necesidad de incurrir en eso.</p>
<p>Sé que este tema es controversial y no a todo el mundo le cae bien, pero así es. En muchos países del mundo, la persona que nace en ese país adquiere la ciudadanía de ese país. Son pocos los países cuya Constitución establece reglas distintas. Por ejemplo, Alemania tiene reglas más estrictas sobre este tema.</p>
<p>Me parece que va a ser complicado para el Congreso cambiar esto. Y si miramos el tiempo que le queda al Congreso actual, teniendo elecciones en noviembre, creo que el tiempo es corto para lograr un cambio constitucional de esta naturaleza.</p>
<p>RADIO CARACOL:<br />
Martha, como el tiempo apremia, ahora vamos a dar tu número telefónico porque hay muchas preguntas e inquietudes sobre este tema y sobre otros asuntos de inmigración.</p>
<p>Me están escribiendo por Instagram una persona pregunta si esta decisión cambia algo para los procesos migratorios de los padres. Es decir, ¿el hecho de que un hijo sea ciudadano protege automáticamente a sus padres?</p>
<p>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
El hijo que es ciudadano americano puede pedir a sus padres, y puede continuar haciéndolo. Ahora, si esos padres están indocumentados y el hijo todavía no tiene 21 años, eso no los protege automáticamente. El hijo tiene que esperar hasta cumplir 21 años para poder pedir a sus padres.</p>
<p>Y si el padre o la madre entró ilegalmente a Estados Unidos, tampoco significa que esté protegido simplemente porque el hijo sea ciudadano. Lo pueden deportar igual.</p>
<p>Pero, en términos de petición familiar, sí: el hijo ciudadano americano puede pedir a sus padres cuando tenga 21 años o después de cumplir los 21 años.</p>
<p>RADIO CARACOL:<br />
Claro que sí. Pues vamos a hacer lo siguiente. En temas de inmigración hay mucha desinformación, especialmente con este tema de la Corte. Si usted quiere estar bien informado, si conoce a alguien que tenga una situación relacionada con un niño que nació aquí y es ciudadano americano, o si hay nerviosismo en su familia por este tema, lo invito a que se comunique con la abogada Martha Arias.</p>
<p>Ella es abogada de inmigración y tiene muchísima experiencia para responder preguntas sobre este tema y sobre otros asuntos migratorios.</p>
<p>Martha, vamos a dar muy despacio tus datos, tu número telefónico y tus redes sociales para que la audiencia de Caracol se comunique contigo.</p>
<p>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Claro. El número telefónico es 305-671-0018. Repito: 305-671-0018. Tenemos otro  número que es el 305-233-3110</p>
<p>Mi página web es [www.ariasvilla.com](http://www.ariasvilla.com). También pueden buscarme en Google escribiendo “Martha Arias, abogada de inmigración” o “Martha Arias immigration attorney”.</p>
<p>En Instagram nos pueden seguir como @martha_arias98.</p>
<p>RADIO CARACOL:<br />
Perfecto. Y en tu página también estás compartiendo mucha información.</p>
<p>Parece que hemos perdido comunicación con la abogada Martha Arias, pero repito el número telefónico: 305-671-0018. Nuevamente, 305-671-0018. Ese es el número telefónico de la abogada de inmigración Martha Arias.</p>
<p>Si usted tiene esta inquietud o cualquier otra pregunta de inmigración, si conoce a un familiar o a un amigo que necesite orientación, puede comunicarse con ella. Repito: 305-671-0018. Ese es el número telefónico de la abogada de inmigración Martha Arias.</p>
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			<p>HOST:<br />
Well, Martha, let’s explain to the audience what this legally means, what I just read about the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States.</p>
<p>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Well, the decision of the Court was a very specific decision. The question that was asked to the Supreme Court was whether people who are born in the United States, of undocumented parents or of people who are temporarily present in the country, whether those children are American citizens.</p>
<p>The Court said yes. Why? Because those people are subject to the laws or to the jurisdiction of the United States. The Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States says that all people who are born in the United States are subject to the jurisdiction of the country and if they reside within the country, they are American citizens.</p>
<p>The government, when it issued that executive action last year, maintained that the children born of undocumented parents, or of people who were temporarily in the United States, were not American citizens because, according to that interpretation, they were not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States because they did not reside in the United States.</p>
<p>The person who was undocumented, according to this interpretation, is not under jurisdiction, and the person who is only temporarily here does not reside within the United States. This was like the interpretation of that memorandum of the administration.</p>
<p>The Court disagreed. The Court said no; that the Amendment clearly establishes that people who are born inside the United States are subject to the laws and to the jurisdiction of this country. So, that interpretation, “subject to the jurisdiction,” was basically what was interpreted.</p>
<p>HOST:<br />
Well, Martha Arias, immigration attorney, who benefits directly from this decision? Does it apply to children of undocumented immigrants, to people who are here with tourist visas, student visas, or work visas? Who benefits directly?</p>
<p>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Everyone benefits. Notice that this has an effect backward and forward, that is, it is retroactive because it applies to the past and to the future, unless Congress determines otherwise.</p>
<p>The children of undocumented immigrants who have been born in the country are American citizens. Imagine if the Court had said something else. Basically, half of the United States could empty out, because how are we going to take citizenship away from all those people who were already born here and who have always been considered citizens?</p>
<p>HOST:<br />
Of course, that was precisely the question I was going to ask you. What would have happened if the Court had supported President Trump’s order? Imagine.</p>
<p>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
One day I sat down to have a little coffee in the morning and to think about that. I said to myself: let’s suppose that this craziness happened, that the Court said they do not have that right. How many millions of citizens of the United States would be stripped of their citizenship? What economic, social, and all kinds of impact could that have?</p>
<p>Imagine that, to say a low number, five million people received a notice telling them: “Look, sir, you are no longer an American citizen. Sell your house, sell your car, grab your suitcase and leave.” People who have university degrees, businesses, employees, families, and an entire life built here.</p>
<p>I thought about what the impact of that would be, and it really seemed overwhelming to me. I do not think I have heard that something like that has happened anywhere in the world.</p>
<p>The effect of this decision, then, is that all those who were born here, even if their parents were undocumented, continue to be American citizens.</p>
<p>Now, secondly, those who come temporarily and, because of an emergency or some circumstance, have children here, would also have American citizen children. But there I would tell people to be cautious and not to come to the United States to have children with that purpose, because that is not correct either.</p>
<p>That is one of the reasons why some people supported the initiative or the executive action of the president. Of course, it does not seem correct to anyone that pregnancy tourism or birth tourism should exist.</p>
<p>HOST:<br />
That is where I was going with a question later. I was reading an article from The Guardian where it mentions that, after this ruling, President Trump and some allies would be looking for a way to do it through legislation, although they would face important constitutional obstacles.</p>
<p>From your experience, Martha, do you believe this decision is definitive?</p>
<p>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
From my legal knowledge and jurisprudence, I consider that, under the Constitution of this country, it is definitive. However, we all know that the Congress of a country, specifically here in the United States, can change the Constitution.</p>
<p>Now, that has been done very few times. The Constitution of the United States is one of the fundamental charters that has endured the most over time and has not had so many modifications.</p>
<p>The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution, but it does not change it. In this case, Congress also has to follow the Constitution, because Congress cannot issue unconstitutional laws.</p>
<p>So, if the Court already said that this is constitutional, I am not a constitutional attorney, obviously, but I think it is going to be very complicated for Congress to be able to modify the Constitution to change this.</p>
<p>Now, the government, the Executive in this case, does have every right to act in another way. In fact, it was already doing so.</p>
<p>For example, when pregnant women enter the United States to have their children here and then the consulate finds out, I have known many cases in my office in which their visas are canceled. They are also required to show proof that they paid for the delivery, because many of them came, had their children with Medicaid, and then left.</p>
<p>So, everything goes in its middle point. I believe that many people agree in saying that those of us who pay taxes in the United States do not have to pay for the delivery of a woman who wants to come only to have her child here.</p>
<p>HOST:<br />
Yes, that is the famous birth tourism. It is even said that tourist packages were offered so that women would come to have their children here. The children were born, they were American citizens, and then they left without paying the bill.</p>
<p>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Exactly. The consulates have taken that very carefully and, as I tell you, they are denying visas and also taking visas away.</p>
<p>I had clients who called me and told me: “It is that we already had everything prepared, we should go.” And I told them: “It seems to me that you should not do that.”</p>
<p>Even many of them had one of the parents as an American citizen. And in those cases I told them: if you are American citizens, that child, even if born outside the United States, may also be an American citizen because the father or mother is a citizen. So, there is no need to incur in that.</p>
<p>I know this topic is controversial and it does not sit well with everyone, but that is how it is. In many countries of the world, the person who is born in that country acquires the citizenship of that country. There are few countries whose Constitution establishes different rules. For example, Germany has stricter rules about this topic.</p>
<p>It seems to me that it is going to be complicated for Congress to change this. And if we look at the time that the current Congress has left, with elections in November, I believe the time is short to achieve a constitutional change of this nature.</p>
<p>HOST:<br />
Martha, since time is pressing, now we are going to give your telephone number because there are many questions and concerns about this topic and about other immigration matters.</p>
<p>People are writing to me on Instagram, and one person asks whether this decision changes something for the immigration processes of the parents. That is, does the fact that a child is a citizen automatically protect his or her parents?</p>
<p>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
The child who is an American citizen can petition for his or her parents, and can continue doing so. Now, if those parents are undocumented and the child is not yet 21 years old, that does not protect them automatically. The child has to wait until turning 21 years old to be able to petition for his or her parents.</p>
<p>And if the father or the mother entered the United States illegally, it also does not mean that he or she is protected simply because the child is a citizen. They can be deported anyway.</p>
<p>But, in terms of a family petition, yes: the American citizen child can petition for his or her parents when he or she is 21 years old or after turning 21 years old.</p>
<p>HOST:<br />
Of course. Well, we are going to do the following. In immigration topics there is a lot of misinformation, especially with this topic of the Court. If you want to be well informed, if you know someone who has a situation related to a child who was born here and is an American citizen, or if there is nervousness in your family about this topic, I invite you to communicate with attorney Martha Arias.</p>
<p>She is an immigration attorney and has a great deal of experience answering questions about this topic and about other immigration matters.</p>
<p>Martha, we are going to give your information very slowly, your telephone number and your social media, so that the Caracol audience can communicate with you.</p>
<p>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<br />
Of course. The telephone number is 305-671-0018. I repeat: 305-671-0018. We have another number, which is 305-233-3110.</p>
<p>My website is www.ariasvilla.com. You can also look for me on Google by writing “Martha Arias, immigration attorney” or “Martha Arias immigration attorney.”</p>
<p>On Instagram you can follow us as @martha_arias98.</p>
<p>HOST:<br />
Perfect. And on your page you are also sharing a lot of information.</p>
<p>It seems that we have lost communication with immigration attorney Martha Arias, but I repeat the telephone number: 305-671-0018. Again, 305-671-0018. That is the telephone number of immigration attorney Martha Arias.</p>
<p>If you have this concern or any other immigration question, if you know a family member or a friend who needs guidance, you can communicate with her. I repeat: 305-671-0018. That is the telephone number of immigration attorney Martha Arias.</p>
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			<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="1263" data-end="1425">Breaking Immigration News: The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s proposed restrictions on birthright citizenship.</p>
<p data-start="1427" data-end="1604">The Court’s decision reaffirms that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment.</p>
<p data-start="1606" data-end="1766">This is an important constitutional and immigration law development. I will continue reviewing the full opinion and will share a more detailed explanation soon.</p>
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<p><strong>The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an important immigration decision involving Temporary Protected Status, commonly known as TPS, for Haitian and Syrian nationals. This decision may affect many families who have been living and working in the United States under TPS protection.</strong></p>
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			<p>On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court decided <strong>Mullin v. Doe</strong>, consolidated with <strong>Trump v. Miot</strong>, and held that the TPS statute bars judicial review of many non-constitutional challenges to the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to terminate a country’s TPS designation. You can read the official Supreme Court decision here: <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-1083_f204.pdf">Mullin v. Doe, 25-1083 and 25-1084</a>.</p>
<p>This does not mean every TPS holder has the same immigration situation. It also does not mean that every TPS holder is without options. But it does mean that affected TPS holders should take this moment seriously and review their immigration history, family connections, employment possibilities, pending applications, and any other legal path that may be available.</p>
<p>At the same time, we are also watching the Supreme Court closely for the pending <strong>birthright citizenship ruling</strong> in <strong>Trump v. Barbara</strong>, a separate case involving Executive Order 14160 and citizenship for certain children born in the United States. The official Supreme Court docket for that case is available here: <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-365.html">Trump v. Barbara, No. 25-365</a>. I will address that case separately in a full article once the Court issues its final ruling.</p>
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<p>Temporary Protected Status is a temporary immigration protection available to eligible nationals of certain countries when conditions in those countries make return unsafe or impractical. According to the official <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status">USCIS Temporary Protected Status page</a>, TPS may allow eligible individuals to remain in the United States, obtain work authorization, and request travel authorization while the country’s TPS designation remains in effect and while the person continues to meet TPS requirements.</p>
<p>It is important to understand that TPS is temporary. DHS and USCIS have repeatedly stated in official notices that TPS does not, by itself, lead to lawful permanent residence or another immigration status. In the Federal Register notice terminating Syria’s TPS designation, DHS explained that TPS beneficiaries may remain in the United States and work during the designation period, but that “the granting of Temporary Protected Status does not result in or lead to lawful permanent resident status or any other immigration status.” You can review the official Syria notice here: <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18322/termination-of-the-designation-of-syria-for-temporary-protected-status">Termination of the Designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status</a>.</p>
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			<h2>What Did the Supreme Court Decide?</h2>
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<p>In <strong>Mullin v. Doe</strong>, the Supreme Court ruled that the TPS statute limits judicial review of many challenges to DHS decisions involving the designation, termination, or extension of TPS for a foreign country. The Court stated that 8 U.S.C. § 1254a(b)(5)(A) bars judicial review of non-constitutional claims connected to those determinations. The official opinion is available here: <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-1083_f204.pdf">Supreme Court Opinion: Mullin v. Doe</a>.</p>
<p>The Court also concluded that the Haitian TPS respondents were not entitled to interim relief on their equal protection claim. In practical terms, the decision reverses the lower-court interim relief that had postponed the TPS terminations during litigation.</p>
<p>This ruling is significant because it may affect how courts handle future challenges to TPS terminations for other countries as well. However, each TPS designation, each Federal Register notice, and each person’s immigration history must still be reviewed carefully.</p>
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			<h2>Who Is Directly Affected by This Decision?</h2>
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<p>This decision directly involved litigation over the termination of TPS designations for Haiti and Syria.</p>
<p>For Haiti, DHS published a Federal Register notice terminating Haiti’s TPS designation effective February 3, 2026. That notice is available here: <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/28/2025-21379/termination-of-the-designation-of-haiti-for-temporary-protected-status">Termination of the Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status</a>. USCIS also maintains a country-specific page for Haiti TPS updates here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status/temporary-protected-status-designated-country-haiti">USCIS TPS Haiti</a>.</p>
<p>For Syria, DHS published a Federal Register notice terminating Syria’s TPS designation effective November 21, 2025. That notice is available here: <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18322/termination-of-the-designation-of-syria-for-temporary-protected-status">Termination of the Designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status</a>. USCIS also maintains a country-specific page for Syria TPS updates here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status/temporary-protected-status-designated-country-syria">USCIS TPS Syria</a>.</p>
<p>If you are from Haiti or Syria and have TPS, you should not rely only on general news reports. You should check the official USCIS country page, review your notices, and speak with an immigration attorney about your specific situation.</p>
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			<h2>What Happens When TPS Ends?</h2>
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<p>When a TPS designation ends, the consequences depend on the person’s individual immigration history.</p>
<p>DHS has stated in official Federal Register notices that when a country’s TPS designation is terminated, TPS beneficiaries generally return to the same immigration status or category they had before TPS, if that status still exists, or to another lawful immigration status they obtained while they had TPS. The Federal Register explains this principle clearly in official TPS notices, including the Syria TPS termination notice: <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18322/termination-of-the-designation-of-syria-for-temporary-protected-status">Federal Register Syria TPS Termination Notice</a>.</p>
<p>For some people, that may mean they still have another valid immigration status. For others, it may mean they no longer have lawful status after TPS ends. Some may also have pending applications, family petitions, employment-based possibilities, asylum-related claims, or immigration court cases.</p>
<p>That is why a personal legal review is very important. TPS holders should not assume that one answer applies to everyone.</p>
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			<h2>What Can a TPS Holder Do Now in the United States?</h2>
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<p>The most important step is to review possible immigration options before there is an emergency. Below are several areas that TPS holders may need to evaluate.</p>
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			<h3>1. Review Family-Based Immigration Options</h3>
<p>Some TPS holders may have a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, adult child, or other qualifying family member who may be able to file a family-based petition. USCIS provides official information about family immigration here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens">USCIS Family of U.S. Citizens</a> and here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility-categories">USCIS Green Card Eligibility Categories</a>.</p>
<p>Family-based options depend on many facts, including how the person entered the United States, whether they were inspected and admitted or paroled, whether they have prior removal orders, whether they have unlawful presence issues, and whether any waivers may be required.</p>
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			<h3>2. Review Adjustment of Status Possibilities</h3>
<p>Some people may be eligible to apply for a green card from inside the United States through adjustment of status. USCIS explains the adjustment process here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-of-status">USCIS Adjustment of Status</a>.</p>
<p>Adjustment of status is not available to everyone. A person’s manner of entry, visa history, family relationship, employment petition, criminal history, immigration violations, and prior orders of removal may all affect eligibility. TPS alone does not automatically create adjustment eligibility, so this should be reviewed carefully.</p>
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			<h3>3. Review Employment-Based Immigration Options</h3>
<p>Some TPS holders may have employers who are willing to sponsor them for employment-based immigration. USCIS provides official information about employment-based immigrant categories here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers">USCIS Permanent Workers</a>.</p>
<p>Employment-based immigration can involve several steps, including employer sponsorship, labor certification in some categories, immigrant petitions, visa availability, adjustment of status, or consular processing. Employers and workers should review the timing carefully because the end of TPS may affect work authorization and long-term planning.</p>
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			<h3>4. Review Asylum or Other Humanitarian Protection</h3>
<p>Some individuals may fear return to their country because of persecution, violence, political opinion, religion, nationality, race, or membership in a particular social group. USCIS provides official information about asylum here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum">USCIS Asylum</a>.</p>
<p>Asylum is a separate legal process from TPS. It has its own deadlines, evidence requirements, risks, and legal standards. People who fear return should not assume that TPS automatically becomes asylum. They should seek legal guidance to understand whether asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture protection, or another form of relief may apply.</p>
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			<h3>5. Review Any Immigration Court Case</h3>
<p>If a TPS holder has ever been in removal proceedings, received a Notice to Appear, missed a hearing, or had an immigration judge issue an order, that history must be reviewed. The Executive Office for Immigration Review provides an official online case information system here: <a href="https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/">EOIR Automated Case Information</a>.</p>
<p>A prior removal order can create serious complications. It may affect adjustment of status, travel, detention risk, and eligibility for certain applications. Anyone with immigration court history should not wait until TPS ends to review the record.</p>
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			<h3>6. Review Work Authorization and I-9 Issues</h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">TPS work authorization can become complicated when litigation, Federal Register notices, and automatic extensions overlap. USCIS provides official information for employers and employees through I-9 Central here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central">USCIS I-9 Central</a>.</p>
<p>TPS holders should keep copies of their Employment Authorization Documents, USCIS receipts, approval notices, and any official automatic-extension notices. Employers should be careful to follow official USCIS and I-9 guidance rather than making assumptions based only on news reports.</p>
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			<h3>7. Be Careful With Travel</h3>
<p>TPS holders should not travel outside the United States without legal advice. Even when travel authorization is available, travel can create risks depending on a person’s immigration history, prior unlawful presence, removal orders, criminal issues, pending applications, or future adjustment strategy.</p>
<p>USCIS explains that TPS beneficiaries may request travel authorization as a matter of discretion on its official TPS page: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status">USCIS Temporary Protected Status</a>. But permission to request travel authorization does not mean travel is safe for every person.</p>
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			<h3>Call Today for Your Immigration Related Questions</h3>
<p>If you have TPS and are concerned about how the Supreme Court decision may affect your future in the United States, legal guidance may help you understand your options before urgent problems arise.</p>
<p>Reach out to our <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/immigration-lawyer-profile/">Immigration Law Attorney Martha Arias</a> and her team at Arias Villa, PLLC. <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/book-an-appointment/">Schedule your consultation today</a> and let us help you achieve your immigration goals.</p>
<p>Stay informed. Keep your documents organized. Do not rely on rumors when your family, work authorization, and future may be affected.</p>
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			<h2>What Documents Should TPS Holders Organize Now?</h2>
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<p>TPS holders should gather and organize important documents, including:</p>
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<li>TPS approval notices</li>
<li>Employment Authorization Documents</li>
<li>USCIS receipts</li>
<li>Passport and identity documents</li>
<li>I-94 records, if available</li>
<li>Proof of entry or parole</li>
<li>Family immigration petitions</li>
<li>Marriage, birth, divorce, and death certificates</li>
<li>Tax records</li>
<li>Employment records</li>
<li>Criminal court records, if any</li>
<li>Immigration court documents, if any</li>
<li>Prior removal orders, if any</li>
<li>Evidence of residence in the United States</li>
<li>Any pending USCIS, EOIR, or Department of State filings</li>
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<p>Having these records ready can make a legal consultation much more productive and may help avoid delays.</p>
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			<h2>Birthright Citizenship Ruling Watch</h2>
<p>Separately, many families are also waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision in the birthright citizenship case, <strong>Trump v. Barbara</strong>. That case involves Executive Order 14160 and the question of whether the federal government may limit recognition of U.S. citizenship for certain children born in the United States.</p>
<p>The Supreme Court docket for <strong>Trump v. Barbara</strong> is available here: <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-365.html">Trump v. Barbara, No. 25-365</a>. The prior Supreme Court decision in <strong>Trump v. CASA, Inc.</strong> addressed universal injunctions, but the Court stated that it was not deciding whether Executive Order 14160 violates the Citizenship Clause or federal citizenship law. You can review that official decision here: <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a884_8n59.pdf">Trump v. CASA, Inc.</a>.</p>
<p>As of this article, we are watching closely for a final Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Barbara. Families should not assume the law has changed until the Supreme Court issues its final decision and the government provides official implementation guidance. I will address that issue separately in a full article after the Supreme Court decision.</p>
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			<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
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<h3>Did the Supreme Court end TPS for everyone?</h3>
<p>No. The Supreme Court decision involved TPS terminations for Haiti and Syria. However, the decision may affect how future TPS termination challenges are handled because the Court interpreted the TPS statute’s judicial-review limitation broadly. TPS holders from other countries should review the official USCIS TPS country pages and not assume that every country is affected in the same way.</p>
<h3>Does TPS automatically lead to a green card?</h3>
<p>No. USCIS and DHS have stated in official TPS guidance and Federal Register notices that TPS does not by itself lead to lawful permanent residence or another immigration status. However, some TPS holders may have a separate family-based, employment-based, humanitarian, or other immigration option.</p>
<h3>If I have TPS from Haiti or Syria, should I leave the United States immediately?</h3>
<p>Do not make that decision based only on general news. Leaving the United States may create serious immigration consequences depending on your case. Before making travel or departure decisions, review your immigration history, work authorization, family petitions, court history, and possible relief with a qualified immigration attorney.</p>
<h3>Can I still work if my TPS-related work permit has not expired?</h3>
<p>Work authorization depends on your document, country designation, applicable Federal Register notices, and any official USCIS updates. TPS holders should review the official USCIS TPS country page and I-9 guidance. Employers should follow USCIS I-9 Central guidance and avoid making assumptions without checking official instructions.</p>
<h3>Can a U.S. citizen spouse or child help a TPS holder apply for a green card?</h3>
<p>Possibly, but not always. A qualifying family relationship may help in some cases, but eligibility depends on many facts, including entry history, inspection or parole, unlawful presence, prior removal orders, criminal history, and whether a waiver is needed. Family sponsorship should be reviewed individually.</p>
<h3>Can a TPS holder apply for asylum?</h3>
<p>Possibly, if the person meets the legal standard and procedural requirements. Asylum is separate from TPS. It requires a fear of persecution based on a protected ground and has important filing rules and evidence requirements. People who fear return should seek legal guidance before filing or delaying action.</p>
<h3>What if I already have an immigration court case?</h3>
<p>You should check your case status through the official EOIR system and speak with an immigration attorney. Missing a hearing or ignoring a court order can have serious consequences. TPS holders with court history should review their complete immigration record as soon as possible.</p>
<h3>Should TPS holders apply for anything right now?</h3>
<p>It depends on the person’s facts. Some may need to file a family petition, adjustment application, employment petition, asylum application, motion, waiver, or another request. Others may need to wait for official guidance or gather documents first. The important point is to evaluate options early, not after documents expire or removal risk increases.</p>
<h3>Does the TPS decision affect the birthright citizenship case?</h3>
<p>No. These are separate legal issues. The TPS decision concerns Temporary Protected Status and judicial review of DHS termination decisions. The birthright citizenship case concerns citizenship for certain children born in the United States. We are watching the birthright citizenship ruling closely and will address it separately.</p>
<h3>What is the safest next step for a TPS holder?</h3>
<p>The safest next step is to organize your documents, confirm your official TPS country guidance, review whether you have another lawful status or pending case, and seek individualized immigration legal advice. Do not rely only on social media or general headlines.</p>
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			<h2>Conclusion</h2>
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<p>The Supreme Court’s TPS decision is a serious development for Haitian and Syrian TPS holders and may influence future TPS litigation. But the most important message is this: each person’s case is different.</p>
<p>Some TPS holders may have family-based options. Some may have employment-based options. Some may have asylum-related or humanitarian claims. Some may have immigration court history that must be handled carefully. Others may need waivers or additional legal strategies.</p>
<p>This is not the time to panic, but it is also not the time to wait silently. TPS holders should review their options now, while there may still be time to prepare.</p>
<p>We are also watching the Supreme Court closely for the separate birthright citizenship ruling. Once the Court issues its decision, I will provide a full explanation for immigrant families.</p>
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			<h2>Legal Disclaimer</h2>
<p>This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with Arias Villa, PLLC or attorney Martha L. Arias. Immigration cases depend on individual facts, immigration history, deadlines, documents, court records, government notices, and current law. If you have questions about your specific situation, you should consult with a qualified immigration attorney.</p>
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			<h1>A Historic Citizenship Case Is Pending</h1>
<h2>What the Supreme Court may decide about children born in the United States.</h2>
<p><strong>Last Updated:</strong> June 25, 2026</p>
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The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue two major immigration decisions that could affect many families, workers, employers, and communities across the United States. One case involves birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. The other involves Temporary Protected Status, commonly known as TPS, for Haitian and Syrian nationals.</p>
<p>At the time of this article, the Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in both matters, but final decisions have not yet been issued. That means current rights and protections remain in place unless and until the Court rules otherwise.</p>
<p>Because these cases involve constitutional rights, humanitarian protection, work authorization, and family security, it is important for immigrant families to stay calm, informed, and prepared.
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			<h2>Why These Supreme Court Cases Matter</h2>
<p>Immigration law often changes through Congress, federal agencies, court decisions, and executive action. But Supreme Court decisions carry special weight because they can shape how laws are interpreted nationwide.</p>
<p>These two pending cases are especially important because they touch two very different but deeply personal areas of immigration law:</p>
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<li><strong>Whether the federal government may limit birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States.</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Whether courts may review the government’s decision to terminate TPS protections for certain countries.</strong></li>
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<p>For many families, these are not abstract legal questions. They affect children, parents, work permits, protection from deportation, travel planning, and long-term immigration strategy.</p>
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			<h3>The Birthright Citizenship Case: <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-365.html?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump v. Barbara</a></h3>
<p>The first case involves <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/29/2025-02007/protecting-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Executive Order 14160</strong></a>, titled “<strong>Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.</strong>” The order was signed on January 20, 2025, and seeks to limit automatic U.S. citizenship for certain children born in the United States.</p>
<p>Under the order, federal agencies would not recognize U.S. citizenship for certain U.S.-born children if, at the time of birth, the mother was unlawfully present in the United States and the father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The order also applies to certain situations where the mother was lawfully but temporarily present in the United States, such as on a visitor, student, work, or tourist visa, and the father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.</p>
<p>The administration argues that these children are not fully “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States within the meaning of <a href="https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-14?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>the Fourteenth Amendment</strong></a>.</p>
<p>The challengers argue that the order violates the text of <strong>the Fourteenth Amendment</strong>, federal citizenship law, and long-standing <strong>Supreme Court</strong> precedent.</p>
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			<h3>What the Fourteenth Amendment Says</h3>
<p>The first sentence of Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment says:</p>
<p>“<strong>All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.</strong>”</p>
<p>This language has been central to birthright citizenship in the United States for generations.</p>
<p>Federal law also states that a person born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction is a national and citizen of the United States at birth.</p>
<p>The Supreme Court is now being asked to decide whether the administration’s narrower interpretation of that language is allowed under the U.S. Constitution and the Federal Law.</p>
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			<h3>The Role of United States v. Wong Kim Ark</h3>
<p>A major precedent in this debate is the <a href="https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/supreme-court-case-library/united-states-v-wong-kim-ark-1898?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Supreme Court’s 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark</strong></a>. In that case, the Court recognized birthright citizenship for a child born in the United States to parents who were subjects of China and who were living in the United States but were not U.S. citizens.</p>
<p>The challengers rely heavily on that case. They argue that birth in the United States has long carried citizenship, with only narrow exceptions, such as children of foreign diplomats.</p>
<p>The government argues that Wong Kim Ark does not resolve the status of children born to undocumented parents or parents present only temporarily.</p>
<p>This is why the Supreme Court’s ruling may be historic. The decision may clarify, narrow, or reaffirm how birthright citizenship is understood under the Fourteenth Amendment.</p>
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			<h3>Current Status of Birthright Citizenship</h3>
<p><strong>As of this writing, birthright citizenship remains in effect.</strong></p>
<p>The federal government is currently blocked from enforcing the main parts of <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/29/2025-02007/protecting-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Executive Order 14160</strong></a>. However, federal agencies have been permitted to prepare implementation guidance related to the order.</p>
<p>This distinction is important. Preparation is not the same as full enforcement. Families should not assume that a final change has already happened.</p>
<p>Children born in the United States remain protected under the current legal framework unless the Supreme Court issues a decision that changes how the law is applied.</p>
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			<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>The birthright citizenship case before the U.S. Supreme Court is one of the most important immigration-related constitutional questions in many years. For generations, children born in the United States have been recognized as U.S. citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment, with only narrow exceptions. The pending case asks whether the federal government may limit that protection for certain children born in the United States to parents who are undocumented or temporarily present.</p>
<p>As of this writing, birthright citizenship remains in effect. The Supreme Court has not issued its final decision, and families should be careful not to confuse political discussion, social media commentary, or proposed government action with a final change in the law.</p>
<p>For immigrant families, the best step right now is to stay informed, preserve important records, and seek legal guidance before making decisions that may affect a child’s citizenship, passport, immigration status, or family planning. In moments of uncertainty, reliable information matters.</p>
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			<h1>New Immigration Enforcement Changes in 2026: What Families, Green Card Applicants, Asylum Seekers, and Naturalized Citizens Should Know</h1>
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			<h2>Important Immigration Updates Are Affecting Many Families</h2>
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Immigration law continues to change quickly, and several recent federal developments are now drawing serious attention from immigrant families, green card applicants, asylum seekers, and naturalized U.S. citizens.</p>
<p>The U.S. Department of Justice has increased its focus on denaturalization cases. USCIS has issued a policy memorandum emphasizing that adjustment of status is discretionary and may be granted only in extraordinary circumstances. DHS and ICE have also announced expanded detention capacity and enforcement resources. At the same time, asylum applicants may now face new fee requirements, including an annual asylum fee for certain pending cases.</p>
<p>These changes do not mean that every person with an immigration case is in danger. They also do not mean that every naturalized citizen, green card applicant, or asylum seeker will be affected in the same way.</p>
<p>But they do mean that people should be more careful, more informed, and more organized when dealing with immigration matters.</p>
<p>In this article, I want to explain these developments in plain language and offer practical tips for families who may be concerned.
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			<h2>1. The Federal Government Is Increasing Denaturalization Enforcement</h2>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denaturalization</a> is the legal process where the government asks a federal court to revoke a person’s U.S. citizenship after naturalization.</strong></p>
<p>This is a very serious process. Citizenship is not taken away automatically. The government must bring a case, and the case must go through the legal system.</p>
<p>Recent <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-moves-strip-us-citizenship-17-naturalized-sex-offenders-fraudsters-drug" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Department of Justice announcements</strong></a> show that denaturalization has become a stronger enforcement priority in certain cases. DOJ has recently filed denaturalization actions against naturalized citizens accused of serious offenses, including terrorism-related concerns, war crimes, sexual offenses, fraud, drug-related offenses, and other serious allegations.</p>
<p>The Department of Justice has also issued internal guidance directing its Civil Division to prioritize denaturalization proceedings in cases permitted by law and supported by evidence. The stated priorities include national security concerns, terrorism, espionage, war crimes, human rights violations, gang activity, serious undisclosed felonies, human trafficking, sex offenses, violent crimes, financial fraud, and cases involving alleged fraud or material misrepresentation in the naturalization process.</p>
<p>It is important to be precise: filing a denaturalization action does not mean the person has already lost citizenship. The government must prove its case.</p>
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			<h3>What Naturalized Citizens Should Understand</h3>
<p>Naturalized U.S. citizens should be aware that the government may review whether citizenship was lawfully obtained. Cases that may raise concern often involve:</p>
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<li>Alleged fraud or misrepresentation during the immigration or naturalization process</li>
<li>Concealment of material facts</li>
<li>Failure to disclose certain criminal history</li>
<li>Use of false identity documents</li>
<li>Concealment of prior immigration violations</li>
<li>Serious criminal convictions</li>
<li>National security or terrorism-related allegations</li>
<li>War crimes, human rights violations, or related accusations</li>
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<p><strong>For most naturalized citizens who were truthful and eligible when they became citizens, this development should not create immediate fear.</strong></p>
<p>But for anyone who had a complicated immigration history, prior arrests, name changes, old removal issues, or concerns about what was disclosed in past applications, it may be wise to <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/book-an-appointment/"><strong>speak with an immigration attorney</strong></a> before responding to any government inquiry.</p>
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			<h2>2. USCIS Is Taking a Stricter View of Adjustment of Status</h2>
<p><a href="https://ariasvilla.com/uscis-announces-a-stricter-approach-to-adjustment-of-status/">USCIS has issued a policy memorandum</a> stating that adjustment of status is a matter of discretion and administrative grace. Adjustment of status is the process that allows certain eligible people already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country for consular processing.</p>
<p>This new policy does not mean that all adjustment of status applications are automatically denied. It also does not mean that every green card applicant must leave the United States.</p>
<p>However, it does show that USCIS officers are being directed to look more carefully at whether adjustment should be granted as a favorable exercise of discretion.</p>
<p><strong>That is an important shift.</strong></p>
<p>Even when a person appears eligible for a green card, USCIS may examine the full record, including immigration history, prior entries, unauthorized employment, overstays, criminal history, fraud concerns, public safety concerns, national security concerns, and other discretionary factors.</p>
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			<h3>Why This Matters</h3>
<p><strong>For many families, adjustment of status has been the preferred path because it may allow the applicant to remain in the United States while the green card case is pending.</strong></p>
<p>If USCIS takes a stricter view, some applicants may face more questions, more requests for evidence, longer review, or a greater risk that USCIS may determine adjustment is not appropriate in that person’s case.</p>
<p>For some applicants, consular processing abroad may become part of the discussion. Consular processing can carry risks, especially for people who may have unlawful presence, prior immigration violations, prior removals, misrepresentation issues, or possible waiver needs.</p>
<p>Before filing an adjustment of status application, applicants should understand not only whether they are technically eligible, but whether there are any facts that may cause USCIS to exercise discretion against them.</p>
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			<h2>3. ICE Detention Capacity and Enforcement Resources Are Expanding</h2>
<p><strong>The Department of Homeland Security</strong> has publicly discussed expanded detention capacity and increased enforcement resources. DHS has stated that recent funding provides ICE with enough detention capacity to maintain a much larger average daily detained population and adds new detention beds.</p>
<p>ICE detention remains one of the most serious areas of immigration enforcement because detention can affect people with pending immigration court cases, prior removal orders, criminal history, recent arrests, or other enforcement priorities.</p>
<p>Detention can also create urgent challenges for families because once a person is detained, the case may move quickly, communication becomes harder, and important documents may be difficult to gather.</p>
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			<h3>Who May Be at Higher Risk?</h3>
<p>The facts of each case matter, but people may face a higher risk of detention if they have:</p>
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<li>A prior order of removal</li>
<li>Missed immigration court hearings</li>
<li>Certain criminal arrests or convictions</li>
<li>Recent encounters with immigration enforcement</li>
<li>Pending removal proceedings</li>
<li>Prior deportation or unlawful reentry issues</li>
<li>Problems with immigration supervision or check-ins</li>
<li>Outstanding warrants or unresolved criminal matters</li>
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<p><strong>Not every person with a pending immigration case is at the same level of risk. However, families should be prepared. It is better to organize documents before an emergency happens.</strong></p>
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			<h2>4. New Asylum Fees May Affect Pending Cases</h2>
<p><strong>Another important development involves asylum fees.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Official government fee pages now list asylum-related fees</strong>, including a $100 initial Form I-589 fee and a $102 Annual Asylum Fee for certain pending asylum applications. The annual fee applies to certain cases that have been pending for one year or more, and the rules may depend on whether the case is pending with USCIS or before EOIR in immigration court.</p>
<p>For immigration court cases, EOIR states that the Immigration Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals will provide a written order regarding payment of the <strong>Annual Asylum Fee</strong>.</p>
<p>For USCIS asylum cases, USCIS has stated that applicants must timely pay the Annual Asylum Fee after notification and that USCIS may reject a pending Form I-589 asylum application if the fee is not timely paid.</p>
<p>This is especially important because many asylum cases remain pending for long periods of time. Applicants should not ignore official notices about payment, deadlines, or fee instructions. Missing a required payment may create serious problems for a pending case.</p>
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<p>Asylum applicants should carefully monitor:</p>
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<li>Online USCIS account notices, if applicable</li>
<li>Attorney correspondence</li>
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<p><strong>If you move, you must make sure your address is properly updated with the correct agency.</strong> Many immigration problems begin not because the person ignored the case, but because important notices were sent to an old address.</p>
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<p>These updates can feel overwhelming, but there are practical steps families can take.</p>
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<h4><strong>Tip 1:</strong> Keep<strong> Copies of Every Immigration Filing</strong></h4>
<p>Keep a complete copy of every immigration application ever filed for you or by you. This may include:</p>
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<li>Naturalization applications</li>
<li>Green card applications</li>
<li>Asylum applications</li>
<li>Work permit applications</li>
<li>Family petitions</li>
<li>Waiver applications</li>
<li>Consular processing documents</li>
<li>Immigration court filings</li>
<li>Prior notices from USCIS, ICE, CBP, EOIR, or the Department of Justice</li>
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<p>If you do not have copies, try to gather what you can before there is an emergency.</p>
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<h4>Tip 2: Do Not Guess on Immigration Forms</h4>
<p>Immigration forms ask serious questions. A wrong answer, incomplete answer, or misunderstood question can create long-term problems.</p>
<p>If you do not understand a question, do not guess. Ask for legal guidance before filing.</p>
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<h4>Tip 3: Review Criminal History Before Filing</h4>
<p>Even old arrests can matter.</p>
<p>Sometimes people believe a case “does not count” because it was dismissed, sealed, expunged, or happened many years ago. Immigration law may treat criminal records differently than state criminal law.</p>
<p>Before filing for a green card, citizenship, asylum, or another benefit, review your full record with an immigration attorney.</p>
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<h4>Tip 4: Be Careful Before Traveling</h4>
<p>Travel can create problems for some people with pending cases, prior unlawful presence, removal history, or unresolved immigration issues.</p>
<p>Before leaving the United States, speak with an immigration attorney, especially if you have a pending green card case, asylum case, TPS, parole, DACA, or prior immigration violations.</p>
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<h4>Tip 5: Do Not Ignore Government Notices</h4>
<p>If you receive a letter from USCIS, ICE, EOIR, CBP, or the Department of Justice, do not ignore it.</p>
<p>Deadlines can be short. Some notices require a response, payment, appearance, or legal action.</p>
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<h4>Tip 6: Update Your Address Correctly</h4>
<p>If you move, update your address with the correct immigration agency. Depending on your case, this may include USCIS, EOIR, ICE, or more than one agency.</p>
<p>Do not assume that updating your address with one office automatically updates it everywhere.</p>
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<h4>Tip 7: Prepare a Family Emergency File</h4>
<p>Every immigrant family should consider keeping a secure emergency file with:</p>
<ul>
<li>Copies of passports</li>
<li>A-numbers</li>
<li>Immigration receipts</li>
<li>Court hearing notices</li>
<li>Attorney contact information</li>
<li>Medical information</li>
<li>School information for children</li>
<li>Important family documents</li>
<li>Trusted emergency contacts</li>
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<p>This is not about fear. It is about preparation.</p>
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<h3>Can the government take away U.S. citizenship from a naturalized citizen?</h3>
<p>In some cases, the government may bring a denaturalization case in federal court. This usually involves allegations that citizenship was obtained unlawfully, fraudulently, or through concealment of important facts. Citizenship is not revoked automatically. The government must pursue the case through the legal system.</p>
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<h3>Should all naturalized citizens be worried?</h3>
<p>No. Most naturalized citizens who were eligible and truthful during the process should not assume they are at risk. However, anyone with concerns about old immigration filings, criminal history, identity issues, or possible mistakes in prior applications should seek legal advice before responding to any government inquiry.</p>
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<h3>Does the new USCIS policy mean adjustment of status is no longer available?</h3>
<p>No. Adjustment of status still exists. However, USCIS is emphasizing that adjustment is discretionary and may be granted only when the applicant qualifies and when USCIS believes the case deserves favorable discretion. Applicants should be more careful before filing.</p>
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<h3>Will more green card applicants have to go through consular processing?</h3>
<p>Possibly, depending on the facts of the case. The new policy may lead to closer review of adjustment of status applications, and in some cases, consular processing may become more likely. But this does not apply the same way to every person. Some applicants may still qualify for adjustment of status in the United States.</p>
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<h3>Is consular processing risky?</h3>
<p>It can be risky for some people. Applicants with unlawful presence, prior removals, fraud concerns, criminal history, or waiver issues may face complications when they leave the United States. Before choosing consular processing, it is important to understand the risks.</p>
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<h3>Are asylum applicants now required to pay new fees?</h3>
<p>Certain asylum applicants may now be required to pay fees, including an initial Form I-589 fee and an Annual Asylum Fee for certain pending cases. The exact requirement may depend on whether the case is pending with USCIS or EOIR and how long the case has been pending.</p>
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<h3>What happens if an asylum applicant does not pay a required fee?</h3>
<p>Failure to timely pay a required asylum fee may create serious problems for the pending application. USCIS has stated that it may reject pending Form I-589 asylum applications if the Annual Asylum Fee is not timely paid after notice. For immigration court cases, EOIR states that an Immigration Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals will provide a written order regarding payment.</p>
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<h3>Can ICE detain someone with a pending immigration case?</h3>
<p>Yes, depending on the facts. A pending case does not always prevent detention. Risk may be higher for people with prior removal orders, missed hearings, criminal issues, or recent enforcement encounters.</p>
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<h3>What should I do if a family member is detained by ICE?</h3>
<p>Try to gather the person’s full name, date of birth, country of birth, A-number, location of detention, immigration history, criminal history, and copies of any immigration papers. Contact an immigration attorney quickly because detention cases may move fast.</p>
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<h3>Should I file an immigration application now or wait?</h3>
<p>That depends on your case. Some people should move forward; others should first review risks, prior filings, criminal history, travel history, and eligibility. Immigration strategy should be based on facts, not fear.</p>
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			<h3>Why Legal Guidance Matters More Than Ever</h3>
<p><strong>Immigration law has always required careful preparation, but these recent changes make preparation even more important.</strong></p>
<p>A person may be eligible for an immigration benefit and still face problems if the case is not presented correctly. A family may believe a case is simple, but old travel history, prior visa entries, criminal records, public charge questions, misrepresentation concerns, or missed deadlines can change the strategy.</p>
<p>Before filing, responding, traveling, or attending an interview, it is wise to understand the full picture.</p>
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<p>This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration law changes frequently, and every case depends on its own facts. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, please consult with a qualified immigration attorney.</p>
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A federal judge has vacated the <strong><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/restriction-on-entry-of-certain-nonimmigrant-workers/">$100,000 fee</a></strong> that the government had imposed on certain new <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/business-visas/h-1b-visa-specialty-occupations/">H-1B visa petitions</a>. This is an important development for employers, professionals, universities, healthcare organizations, and skilled workers who rely on the H-1B visa program.
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			<p>The <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration/h1b"><strong>H-1B visa</strong></a> is commonly used by U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations, including technology, education, healthcare, engineering, finance, and other fields that often require a bachelor’s degree or higher.</p>
<p>According to the court, the administration did not have the legal authority to impose this $100,000 payment requirement through the challenged policy. <strong>For now, this means employers should not be required to pay that additional $100,000 fee when filing affected H-1B petitions.</strong></p>
<p>However, this matter may not be over. The government may appeal the decision, and employers should continue to follow official USCIS and Department of State updates before filing or making business decisions.</p>
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			<h1>What the Rhode Island Court Ruling May Mean for Delayed Immigration Cases</h1>
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During my recent interview with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicamoralesh/"><strong>Jessica Morales</strong></a> on<a href="https://www.tvvnetwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> TVV</strong></a>, we discussed an important federal court decision from Rhode Island that may affect thousands of people whose immigration cases have been delayed or paused.
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			<p>On June 5, 2026, Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island struck down several USCIS policies that had delayed or frozen decisions on immigration benefits for people from 39 countries. Reports describe the affected benefits as including asylum decisions, work permits, green cards, and naturalization applications. The court found that the policies exceeded agency authority and were unlawful under administrative law principles.</p>
<p>This does not mean that every case will be decided immediately. One important point I shared in the interview is that the court’s decision did not set a specific deadline for USCIS to act. The government may appeal, and it may also ask for a stay of the ruling while the appeal is pending. Until USCIS provides clearer instructions or higher courts take further action, many families will still need to watch their cases carefully.</p>
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			<p>Finally, with the <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/world-cup-2026-visitor-visas/"><strong>World Cup</strong></a> taking place in the United States, I reminded viewers that visitors and noncitizens should carry proper identification and proof of lawful status when appropriate. CBP provides an <a href="https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>official I-94 website</strong></a> where travelers can retrieve their most recent I-94 record, check travel history, and review travel compliance information.</p>
<p>My message is simple: stay informed, keep copies of your immigration documents, check your USCIS account regularly, and do not assume that a public announcement automatically solves an individual case. Immigration law is moving quickly, and each case deserves careful review.</p>
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<p>Entrevista de Martha Arias con Jessica Morales en TVV</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
En esta parte revisamos información de carácter migratorio en los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>Es que un juez federal de Rhode Island ordenó, a finales de la semana pasada, a la administración Trump levantar la pausa administrativa que impedía procesar solicitudes de asilo y beneficios migratorios, como permisos de trabajo, residencia permanente y ciudadanía, para personas de 39 países considerados de alto riesgo.</p>
<p>Este fallo impacta a miles de personas en Estados Unidos y, para abordar el alcance de esta medida y también sus detalles, nos acompaña Martha Arias, abogada de inmigración. Abogada, gracias por estar con nosotros.</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Muchísimas gracias, Jessica, por invitarme, y un saludo para usted, todo su equipo de trabajo y todos sus seguidores.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Gracias. Luego de esta decisión, de este dictamen de este juez federal, ¿qué podríamos esperar, en principio, de la administración de los Estados Unidos?</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
A ver, ¿qué podemos esperar? Podemos esperar dos cosas.</p>
<p>La primera es que apelen. Tienen 30 días para apelar y, dentro de esa apelación, pueden pedir también que se pause la aplicación de esta orden del juez. Es decir, que no se aplique; es decir, que continúe la pausa. Eso podemos esperar.</p>
<p>Los expertos analizan el punto y dicen que probablemente el gobierno federal va a apelar y va a pedir una pausa de este fallo del juez. Esa es una posibilidad.</p>
<p>La otra posibilidad es que el gobierno, USCIS, actúe y empiece a decirnos, o a emitir un comunicado, de cómo va a empezar a evaluar y a procesar todos esos casos que han estado paralizados ya por casi dos años.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Esto, ya luego de este dictamen, ¿en cuánto tiempo USCIS debería empezar a reactivar estos trámites administrativos que estaban objeto de esta pausa?</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
El fallo del juez John McConnell no dice, no establece, un término bajo el cual tiene que regirse inmigración. Es decir, no le dice: “tiene que decidir en tanto tiempo” o “reactivar los casos en tanto tiempo”. No lo dice.</p>
<p>Por lo tanto, aquí lo único que podemos esperar es que el gobierno actúe de acuerdo con el fallo y reactive los casos cuando lo considere pertinente, o que apele.</p>
<p>Entonces, no hay un término fijo guiado por este fallo.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
En esta apelación, si resulta que la administración no tiene una respuesta favorable, ¿puede ir a otra instancia, como la Corte Suprema?</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Correcto. Si la Corte Suprema autoriza el certiorari, que es como la revisión que ellos autorizarían para tomar el caso, puede ser. Entonces, primero, este juez federal tiene que ir a una corte de apelaciones; después, posiblemente, puede ir a la Corte Suprema.</p>
<p>Vamos a esperar a ver cuál va a ser el camino que esto vaya a tomar. Y pues todos sabemos que la Corte Suprema ha estado muy, por decirlo así, condescendiente con las políticas administrativas de la administración actual. O sea que no sé qué posibilidad tenga este caso en la Corte Suprema.</p>
<p>Pero bueno, por lo menos el juez fundamentó muy bien su decisión. Fíjate que, en esta decisión, el juez claramente dice que él no se está metiendo en la parte analítica de la política del Ejecutivo. Es decir, él dice: el Ejecutivo tiene derecho a establecer políticas administrativas.</p>
<p>Lo que yo, como juez, estoy analizando es únicamente la legalidad de estas políticas, porque la ley establece unos parámetros y esta política no tiene fundamento en la ley, porque únicamente se están pausando casos debido a la nacionalidad de la persona, no porque esas personas hayan cometido algo malo o hayan violado la ley. Simplemente por haber nacido en X o Y país están siendo sancionadas.</p>
<p>Entonces, el juez me parece a mí que hace un buen razonamiento, yo creo que previendo que haya una apelación y previendo que esto llegue a la Corte Suprema.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Ahora, mientras se espera esta respuesta de USCIS, de las autoridades migratorias, acerca de cómo se va a empezar a acatar esta medida de este juez federal, o mientras se conoce si va a haber o no va a haber apelación, ¿qué deben hacer las personas cuyos trámites migratorios están en este momento bajo esta pausa administrativa? ¿Qué medidas deberían tomar?</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Bueno, aquí es importante que los que vayan a recibir, o están bajo un problema financiero que les vaya a causar un problema financiero grande, por ejemplo, el que no tengan sus permisos de trabajo porque están pausados, yo pienso que esas personas deberían empezar a mandar cartas para pedirle al gobierno que agilice sus trámites en acato a la decisión de este juez de Rhode Island.</p>
<p>Muchas personas pueden tener ese “financial hardship”, o ese daño financiero. Entonces deberían hacerlo.</p>
<p>Otras, si no tienen esa forma de mostrar que hay un problema financiero grave, pues podrían esperar hasta que se determine si se va a apelar o no, y si hay una próxima decisión.</p>
<p>Pero muchas personas pueden pedir al gobierno, a USCIS, que empiece a ejecutar esta orden del juez. Esto va a ocasionar todavía aún más peticiones que se manden para hacerle agilización a los casos, pero es lo mismo que estamos viendo en este momento: mandamos a pedir agilización y ellos tienen papeles y papeles que siguen recibiendo, y los casos siguen en ese limbo.</p>
<p>Mira, una de las cosas que precisamente dice también el juez en su decisión es que no es justo que muchas de esas personas estén en el limbo y que les esté ocasionando un daño, un perjuicio no solamente económico, sino social y familiar, porque hay personas que no pueden conducir porque no tienen su licencia de conducir; no pueden llevar a sus hijos al trabajo o al estudio, a la universidad, qué sé yo.</p>
<p>Entonces, esto tiene unas implicaciones, y las personas deberían también estar empezando a mandar esas cartas a inmigración.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Y además de eso, estimamos que deben estar muy atentos al punto en el que están sus casos; es decir, revisar sus cuentas de inmigración, estar atentos a ver si hay alguna comunicación, porque si es así, en cualquier momento podrían ser llamados o les podrían solicitar evidencia. Le consultamos esto a usted, abogada: ¿estos son escenarios que se pueden presentar?</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Sí, pero hay dos escenarios aquí.</p>
<p>Uno es que muchas de estas personas que tenían el asilo pendiente fueron llamadas a sus citas de asilo y presentaron las evidencias. Lo que pasa es que no les han dado una respuesta o una decisión a su caso de asilo. Este es un grupo de personas.</p>
<p>Pero también hay otro grupo de personas que tienen su asilo pendiente por muchos años y no los han llamado.</p>
<p>Realmente ese tipo de personas no están tan sujetas al memorándum, porque el memorándum pausó la decisión, pero no pausó el procesamiento. Muchos casos siguieron siendo procesados y tuvieron entrevistas. De hecho, hemos tenido entrevistas con clientes todo este año y el año pasado. Pero lo que se pausó fue la decisión: tienen la entrevista y no hay una decisión.</p>
<p>Ahora, los permisos de trabajo, eso también está pausado, muchos de ellos. Dicen: “Bueno, yo tuve la entrevista, no he tenido una decisión, pero pedí un permiso de trabajo que todavía tampoco me han aprobado y necesito que me lo aprueben para sacar mi licencia de conducir”, por ejemplo.</p>
<p>Entonces, estas personas son las que se ven afectadas por la pausa y estas personas son las que deberían estar pidiendo que se agilice ahora.</p>
<p>Si tienen su permiso de trabajo por cinco años y solamente están pidiendo una decisión, pues esas personas pueden estar más tranquilas y simplemente no actuar, y simplemente escuchar o esperar a ver qué va a pasar con esta decisión, si inmigración la va a acatar o van a apelar, o qué es lo que va a pasar.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Ahora, ha habido seis meses de esta pausa, aproximadamente medio año de esta pausa ha transcurrido. ¿Esto podría implicar algún tipo de retraso en otros casos? Ustedes, como abogados, como profesionales que día a día tienen que estar atendiendo este tipo de situaciones de sus clientes, ¿qué se puede esperar? ¿Se atenderán los casos que están pausados primero? ¿Se atenderán los que van llegando? ¿Cómo podría manejarse?</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Bueno, no sabemos cómo la administración irá a manejarlos. Hay casos definitivamente pausados por seis meses, pero no solamente están esos casos pausados. Recuerde que recientemente la administración también emitió otro memorándum donde dice que las personas deberían ir a recibir las residencias fuera de los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>Esas personas que han estado teniendo las citas de residencia después de este otro memorándum, sus casos también están pausados; es decir, no les han dado una decisión. Y no les han dado una decisión porque el gobierno no ha emitido tampoco unas guías claras para los oficiales de inmigración para tomar las decisiones de acuerdo con ese memorándum.</p>
<p>Entonces, si a esos casos que llevan seis meses pausados les sumamos los que ahora también tienen las decisiones pausadas por el nuevo memorándum, es bastante lo que tiene atrasado la administración.</p>
<p>No sé cómo lo irán a enfrentar: si van a continuar procesando los casos que van entrando primero o van a empezar a procesar esos casos pausados primero. Eso es algo que el gobierno nos tendrá que informar.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Ahora, a propósito de esta nueva medida del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración, que dice que el ajuste de estatus en los Estados Unidos solo podrá hacerse en circunstancias extraordinarias; es decir, hay personas que están en ese trámite de ajuste de estatus y tendrían que ir a sus países y hacer el trámite ante el consulado de su país para poder obtener esa residencia o ese ajuste y luego venir a los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>¿Cuáles son esas circunstancias extraordinarias, Martha? ¿Cómo se está manejando luego del anuncio, hace ya varios días, hace más de una semana?</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Sí, no hay unas guías del gobierno todavía explícitas, ni para nosotros como abogados, ni para nuestros clientes, ni tampoco para los oficiales de inmigración, de cómo se van a analizar esas circunstancias extraordinarias.</p>
<p>Sin embargo, tenemos unas, vamos a decir, unas pistas de cómo se podrían evaluar. Esto se va a determinar con factores. Factores como, por ejemplo, el tiempo de estadía de la persona en los Estados Unidos. Esto es lo que se llama comunidad o lazos comunitarios. Eso quiere decir si la persona tiene propiedades, tiene bienes aquí, negocios; si tiene familia, hijos, nietos, esposa, padres; si la persona tiene retiro en los Estados Unidos, servicios médicos que la están cubriendo, etcétera.</p>
<p>El otro factor es como los antecedentes penales: si esa persona tiene delitos, convicciones criminales graves o no. Eso también se determina como un factor.</p>
<p>Otros factores, por ejemplo, son factores humanitarios o cuestiones médicas, sean de ellos o de un familiar inmediato que esté bajo su cuidado, su supervisión.</p>
<p>También se mira el tipo de violaciones migratorias que haya tenido esa persona, o si no las ha tenido. Si anteriormente esa persona había violado la ley, había entrado en forma irregular o qué violaciones migratorias tenía.</p>
<p>Entonces, como un conjunto de factores, eso es lo que se llama la totalidad de las circunstancias, lo que en otros casos hemos visto que usa inmigración como discreción.</p>
<p>Acuérdese que, en este caso, en este memorándum, lo que inmigración está diciendo es que van a ser unas cuestiones extraordinarias que se van a analizar caso por caso, para ellos tomar su discreción de si aprueban o no esas peticiones dentro de los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>El mismo inmigración salió como dos o tres días después de haberse emitido este memorándum a aclarar y a decir que no se está quitando el derecho a pedir la residencia dentro de los Estados Unidos, como ordena la ley o como la ley lo permite; que lo que ellos están haciendo es ejercer su discreción, que siempre la han tenido bajo la ley, para decir si aprueban un caso o no porque cumpla con esas circunstancias extraordinarias.</p>
<p>Y volvemos a repetir: esas circunstancias extraordinarias son estos factores que en el pasado se han usado como factores discrecionarios.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
En otro tema, Martha, no quisiéramos despedirla, ya nos queda poco tiempo, pero no quisiéramos despedirla sin solicitarle sus consideraciones y su sugerencia como abogada en relación con un evento internacional que va a tener como sede los Estados Unidos, que es el Mundial.</p>
<p>Ya las autoridades migratorias han dicho que se van a enfocar, o las autoridades de seguridad, en garantizar la seguridad de personas y de instalaciones, pero que no se descarta también que se aplique algún tipo de medida migratoria si es necesario.</p>
<p>¿Qué sugieren ustedes como abogados a quienes están en trámites en este momento?</p>
<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
A ver, tienen que tener mucho cuidado, porque yo también escuché directamente en estos días al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional diciendo que obviamente no había redadas, pero que sí se iba a descartar la posibilidad de detener personas que el gobierno considerara que eran un peligro para la defensa nacional o la seguridad nacional.</p>
<p>Y esa parte de la defensa nacional me parece que es muy delicada, porque no sé cómo ellos puedan considerar, de entrada, que personas sean un peligro para la defensa nacional. Obviamente, terroristas y estos actos, eso sí es algo que hay que cuidarse y el gobierno debe hacer sus funciones.</p>
<p>Pero de ahí a un ciudadano común y corriente, que de pronto no tenga un estatus legal definido y que quiera ir a ver un partido con sus tickets, si esa persona va a ser fichada como un extranjero que puede hacer una violación a la defensa nacional, no sé. Es delicado.</p>
<p>Mi consejo es que las personas mantengan con ellas su identificación. Si son residentes o ciudadanos, que mantengan su identificación. Si están en un estatus como, por ejemplo, una visa de turista, que vinieron con esa visa para visitar, para el Mundial, tengan una copia o sáquenle una copia, o ténganla en sus celulares, en su bolsillo, en su billetera, de la I-94, que es ese permiso de estadía que le dan cuando entra a los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>Mucha gente no sabe que eso lo tienen que bajar de internet y lo tienen que imprimir, porque anteriormente el gobierno le daba a la gente una tarjeta blanca, cuadradita, pequeña, que se llamaba, ahí dice, I-94. Pero hace muchos años no la dan. La persona tiene que ir a la página de CBP, Customs and Border Protection, y bajar ese documento.</p>
<p>Mi mejor consejo: vayan a Google y pongan “I-94 Retrieval”. En inglés se escribiría como “retrieval”. Pongan “I-94 Retrieval” y vayan allí. Van a tener que usar su pasaporte, van a entrar su número de pasaporte, su nombre como está en el pasaporte, fecha de nacimiento, país de nacionalidad, y ahí les va a salir esa I-94.</p>
<p>Háganle una captura de pantalla para que la guarden en sus celulares, o imprímanla y la escanean, o imprímanla y la guardan en su billetera.</p>
<p>Mantengan esa prueba de legalidad, sobre todo los extranjeros que vienen de visita. También los que están aquí tal vez con un asilo pendiente, o con un TPS, o un permiso de trabajo, también por el DACA. Esas personas también deben mantener en su billetera, consigo, esa identificación en caso de que un oficial se las pida, porque eso no es solamente la licencia; es ese ID que muestra su estatus migratorio.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Martha, muchísimas gracias por habernos acompañado y haber compartido con nosotros sus comentarios, consideraciones y análisis en cuanto a estos aspectos de carácter migratorio en los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>Martha Arias, abogada de inmigración, con nosotros.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/martha_arias98/">Immigration Attorney Martha Arias</a> Interview with Jessica Morales on TVV</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
In this part, we review information of an immigration nature in the United States.</p>
<p>A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered, at the end of last week, the Trump administration to lift the administrative pause that prevented the processing of asylum applications and immigration benefits, such as work permits, permanent residence, and citizenship, for people from 39 countries considered high risk.</p>
<p>This ruling impacts thousands of people in the United States, and to address the scope of this measure and also its details, we are joined by Martha Arias, immigration attorney. Attorney, thank you for being with us.</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Thank you very much, Jessica, for inviting me, and greetings to you, your whole work team, and all your followers.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Thank you. After this decision, this ruling by this federal judge, what could we expect, in principle, from the administration of the United States?</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Let’s see, what can we expect? We can expect two things.</p>
<p>The first is that they appeal. They have 30 days to appeal and, within that appeal, they can also ask that the application of this judge’s order be paused. That is, that it not be applied; that is, that the pause continue. That is what we can expect.</p>
<p>The experts analyze the point and say that probably the federal government is going to appeal and is going to ask for a pause of this judge’s ruling. That is one possibility.</p>
<p>The other possibility is that the government, USCIS, acts and begins to tell us, or to issue a communication, about how it is going to begin to evaluate and process all those cases that have already been paralyzed for almost two years.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
After this ruling, in how much time should USCIS begin to reactivate these administrative procedures that were subject to this pause?</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
The ruling of Judge John McConnell does not say, does not establish, a term under which immigration has to govern itself. That is, it does not tell it: “you have to decide in such amount of time” or “reactivate the cases in such amount of time.” It does not say that.</p>
<p>Therefore, here the only thing we can expect is that the government acts according to the ruling and reactivates the cases when it considers it appropriate, or that it appeals.</p>
<p>So, there is no fixed term guided by this ruling.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
In this appeal, if it turns out that the administration does not have a favorable response, can it go to another level, such as the Supreme Court?</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Correct. If the Supreme Court authorizes certiorari, which is like the review that they would authorize in order to take the case, it could be. So, first, this federal judge has to go to a court of appeals; after that, possibly, it can go to the Supreme Court.</p>
<p>We are going to wait and see what path this is going to take. And, well, we all know that the Supreme Court has been very, so to speak, accommodating with the administrative policies of the current administration. So, I do not know what possibility this case may have in the Supreme Court.</p>
<p>But well, at least the judge supported his decision very well. Notice that, in this decision, the judge clearly says that he is not getting into the analytical part of the Executive’s policy. That is, he says: the Executive has the right to establish administrative policies.</p>
<p>What I, as a judge, am analyzing is only the legality of these policies, because the law establishes certain parameters and this policy has no foundation in the law, because cases are being paused only because of the person’s nationality, not because those people have committed something bad or have violated the law. Simply because they were born in X or Y country, they are being sanctioned.</p>
<p>So, the judge seems to me to make good reasoning, I think foreseeing that there will be an appeal and foreseeing that this will reach the Supreme Court.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Now, while waiting for this response from USCIS, from the immigration authorities, about how they will begin to comply with this measure from this federal judge, or while it becomes known whether there will or will not be an appeal, what should people whose immigration procedures are currently under this administrative pause do? What measures should they take?</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Well, here it is important that those who are going to receive, or are under a financial problem that is going to cause them a major financial problem, for example, not having their work permits because they are paused, I think those people should begin sending letters to ask the government to expedite their procedures in compliance with the decision of this Rhode Island judge.</p>
<p>Many people may have that “financial hardship,” or that financial harm. So they should do it.</p>
<p>Others, if they do not have that way of showing that there is a serious financial problem, could wait until it is determined whether it is going to be appealed or not, and whether there is a next decision.</p>
<p>But many people can ask the government, USCIS, to begin executing this judge’s order. This is going to cause even more petitions to be sent to request case expedites, but it is the same thing we are seeing at this moment: we send requests for expedites and they have papers and papers that they continue receiving, and the cases remain in that limbo.</p>
<p>Look, one of the things that the judge also precisely says in his decision is that it is not fair that many of those people are in limbo and that it is causing them harm, prejudice not only economic, but social and family-related, because there are people who cannot drive because they do not have their driver’s license; they cannot take their children to work or to school, to the university, who knows.</p>
<p>So, this has implications, and people should also be starting to send those letters to immigration.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
And besides that, we estimate that they should be very attentive to where their cases are; that is, review their immigration accounts, be attentive to see if there is any communication, because if so, at any moment they could be called or they could be asked for evidence. We consult this with you, attorney: are these scenarios that can arise?</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Yes, but there are two scenarios here.</p>
<p>One is that many of these people who had asylum pending were called to their asylum appointments and presented the evidence. What happens is that they have not been given a response or a decision on their asylum case. This is one group of people.</p>
<p>But there is also another group of people who have had their asylum pending for many years and have not been called.</p>
<p>Really, that type of person is not so subject to the memorandum, because the memorandum paused the decision, but did not pause the processing. Many cases continued being processed and had interviews. In fact, we have had interviews with clients all this year and last year. But what was paused was the decision: they have the interview and there is no decision.</p>
<p>Now, work permits, that is also paused, many of them. They say: “Well, I had the interview, I have not had a decision, but I requested a work permit that they have not approved for me either, and I need them to approve it for me so I can get my driver’s license,” for example.</p>
<p>So, these people are the ones who are affected by the pause and these people are the ones who should be asking for it to be expedited now.</p>
<p>If they have their work permit for five years and they are only asking for a decision, then those people can be more calm and simply not act, and simply listen or wait to see what is going to happen with this decision, whether immigration is going to comply with it or whether they are going to appeal, or what is going to happen.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Now, there have been six months of this pause; approximately half a year of this pause has passed. Could this imply some type of delay in other cases? You, as attorneys, as professionals who day by day have to be attending to this type of situation of your clients, what can be expected? Will the cases that are paused be attended to first? Will those that are arriving be attended to? How could it be handled?</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Well, we do not know how the administration will handle them. There are cases definitely paused for six months, but not only those cases are paused. Remember that recently the administration also issued another memorandum where it says that people should go receive their residences outside of the United States.</p>
<p>Those people who have been having residence appointments after this other memorandum, their cases are also paused; that is, they have not been given a decision. And they have not been given a decision because the government has not issued clear guidance either for immigration officers to make the decisions according to that memorandum.</p>
<p>So, if to those cases that have been paused for six months we add those that now also have decisions paused because of the new memorandum, it is quite a lot that the administration has delayed.</p>
<p>I do not know how they are going to face it: whether they are going to continue processing the cases that are entering first or they are going to begin processing those paused cases first. That is something that the government will have to inform us.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Now, regarding this new measure from the Citizenship and Immigration Service, which says that adjustment of status in the United States will only be able to be done in extraordinary circumstances; that is, there are people who are in that adjustment of status process and would have to go to their countries and do the process before the consulate of their country in order to obtain that residence or that adjustment and then come to the United States.</p>
<p>What are those extraordinary circumstances, Martha? How is it being handled after the announcement, already several days ago, more than a week ago?</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Yes, there is still no explicit government guidance, neither for us as attorneys, nor for our clients, nor for immigration officers either, as to how those extraordinary circumstances are going to be analyzed.</p>
<p>However, we have some, let’s say, clues about how they could be evaluated. This is going to be determined with factors. Factors such as, for example, the person’s length of stay in the United States. This is what is called community or community ties. That means whether the person has properties, has assets here, businesses; whether the person has family, children, grandchildren, spouse, parents; whether the person has retirement in the United States, medical services that are covering them, etcetera.</p>
<p>The other factor is like criminal history: whether that person has crimes, serious criminal convictions or not. That is also determined as a factor.</p>
<p>Other factors, for example, are humanitarian factors or medical issues, whether of themselves or of an immediate family member who is under their care, their supervision.</p>
<p>They also look at the type of immigration violations that person may have had, or whether they have not had them. Whether previously that person had violated the law, had entered irregularly, or what immigration violations they had.</p>
<p>So, as a set of factors, that is what is called the totality of the circumstances, which in other cases we have seen immigration use as discretion.</p>
<p>Remember that, in this case, in this memorandum, what immigration is saying is that these are going to be extraordinary issues that are going to be analyzed case by case, for them to exercise their discretion as to whether or not they approve those petitions inside the United States.</p>
<p>Immigration itself came out about two or three days after this memorandum was issued to clarify and to say that they are not taking away the right to request residence inside the United States, as the law orders or as the law permits; that what they are doing is exercising their discretion, which they have always had under the law, to say whether they approve a case or not because it meets those extraordinary circumstances.</p>
<p>And we repeat again: those extraordinary circumstances are these factors that in the past have been used as discretionary factors.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
On another topic, Martha, we would not want to say goodbye to you, we have little time left, but we would not want to say goodbye to you without requesting your considerations and your suggestion as an attorney in relation to an international event that will have the United States as host, which is the World Cup.</p>
<p>The immigration authorities have already said that they are going to focus, or the security authorities, on guaranteeing the security of people and facilities, but that they also do not rule out that some type of immigration measure may be applied if necessary.</p>
<p>What do you, as attorneys, suggest to those who are in procedures at this moment?</p>
<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:</strong><br />
Let’s see, they have to be very careful, because I also heard directly in these days the Department of Homeland Security saying that obviously there were no raids, but that they were not going to rule out the possibility of detaining people whom the government considered to be a danger to national defense or national security.</p>
<p>And that part of national defense seems very delicate to me, because I do not know how they can consider, from the outset, that people are a danger to national defense. Obviously, terrorists and these acts, that is indeed something that must be watched, and the government must perform its functions.</p>
<p>But from there to an ordinary citizen, who perhaps does not have a defined legal status and who wants to go see a match with their tickets, whether that person is going to be flagged as a foreigner who can commit a violation against national defense, I do not know. It is delicate.</p>
<p>My advice is that people keep their identification with them. If they are residents or citizens, they should keep their identification. If they are in a status such as, for example, a tourist visa, and they came with that visa to visit, for the World Cup, they should have a copy or make a copy, or have it on their phones, in their pocket, in their wallet, of the I-94, which is that stay permit that they give you when you enter the United States.</p>
<p>Many people do not know that they have to download that from the internet and print it, because previously the government gave people a white, small, square card, which was called, it says there, I-94. But for many years they have not given it. The person has to go to the CBP page, Customs and Border Protection, and download that document.</p>
<p>My best advice: go to Google and type “I-94 Retrieval.” In English, it would be written as “retrieval.” Type “I-94 Retrieval” and go there. You will have to use your passport, you will enter your passport number, your name as it appears in the passport, date of birth, country of nationality, and there that I-94 will appear.</p>
<p>Take a screenshot of it so you can keep it on your phones, or print it and scan it, or print it and keep it in your wallet.</p>
<p>Keep that proof of legality, especially foreigners who are coming to visit. Also those who are here perhaps with a pending asylum, or with TPS, or a work permit, also through DACA. Those people should also keep that identification in their wallet, with them, in case an officer asks them for it, because that is not only the license; it is that ID that shows their immigration status.</p>
<p><strong>JESSICA MORALES:</strong><br />
Martha, thank you very much for having joined us and for having shared with us your comments, considerations, and analysis regarding these immigration-related aspects in the United States.</p>
<p>Martha Arias, immigration attorney, with us.</p>
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			<h1>Latest U.S. Immigration Law News and Updates</h1>
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Over the past week, several immigration developments deserve careful attention. Some are immediate and practical. Others are proposals that could become much more important if they are finalized. When I review immigration news for my clients and readers, I believe it is important to separate final rules from proposals, agency operations from court matters, and broad headlines from the developments that may actually affect real cases. This update focuses only on official government sources and highlights the immigration changes and announcements that matter most right now.
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			<h2>DHS Proposes Stricter Work Permit Rules for Some Parolees, Deferred Action Cases, and Certain People With Final Removal Orders</h2>
<p>The most significant official development from the past several days is a new DHS proposed rule published on <strong>June 5, 2026</strong>, titled “<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11285/clarification-of-discretionary-employment-authorization-for-certain-aliens?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens.</strong></a>” DHS proposes to limit and clarify eligibility for discretionary employment authorization for certain people who were paroled into the United States, certain people granted deferred action, and certain people with final orders of removal who are temporarily released on orders of supervision. The proposal also says that <strong>aliens who do not have an economic need for employment would not be eligible for discretionary work authorization</strong> in the covered categories.</p>
<p>This is important because many people hear the phrase “work permit” and assume the same rules apply across all immigration categories. They do not. This proposed rule is aimed at discretionary employment authorization categories, and the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11285/clarification-of-discretionary-employment-authorization-for-certain-aliens?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Federal Register</strong> </a>notice makes clear that DHS wants a more restrictive framework in these areas. The notice also sets a public comment deadline of August 4, 2026, which means this is a proposal, not a final rule in effect today.</p>
<p>For families and applicants, the practical lesson is simple: if your work authorization depends on parole, deferred action, or certain supervised-release categories, you should pay attention to this proposal, but you should not assume the law has already changed. Proposed rules are important, but they are not the same as final rules.</p>
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<p>On <strong>June 5, 2026</strong>, <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-opens-asylum-office-in-san-antonio?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>USCIS announced</strong></a> that it opened an additional asylum office location in San Antonio, Texas. USCIS states that, beginning May 28, 2026, the new office has interview jurisdiction over affirmative asylum applications for applicants who live within the office’s assigned service area. USCIS says the change is meant to support affirmative asylum operations and directs readers to the updated asylum-office locator for jurisdiction information.</p>
<p>Asylum-office jurisdiction changes can affect interview location, logistics, preparation timing, and how some pending cases are processed administratively.</p>
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			<h2>The June 2026 Visa Bulletin Remains Important for Adjustment and Consular Cases</h2>
<p><strong><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-june-2026.html?utm_source=ariasvilla.com">The June 2026 Visa Bulletin</a></strong> remains one of the most important official resources for family-based and employment-based immigration planning this month. The State Department’s June bulletin sets the current <strong>Final Action Dates</strong> and <strong>Dates for Filing</strong> for preference categories, and USCIS states on its own <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/when-to-file-your-adjustment-of-status-application-for-family-sponsored-or-employment-based-125?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>adjustment-of-status filing page</strong></a> that, for June 2026, applicants seeking to file adjustment applications must use the applicable bulletin guidance USCIS designates for that month.</p>
<p>Many applicants assume that &#8220;<em>once a petition is approved, the next step can be filed immediately</em>&#8220;. In many family and employment preference categories, <strong>that is not true.</strong> The Visa Bulletin still controls when immigrant numbers are available and whether certain applicants may move forward. Even when there is no dramatic bulletin movement, the monthly bulletin remains one of the most important practical immigration updates because it affects filing strategy and case expectations.</p>
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<p>USCIS continues to highlight strengthened screening and vetting as a central part of its 2026 posture. On March 30, 2026, USCIS published an official update on <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-screening-and-vetting-efforts-lead-to-18-month-sentencing-of-illegal-alien-in-fraud-case?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>strengthened screening and vetting</strong></a>, and on June 1, 2026, the agency issued a news release stating that its screening and vetting efforts contributed to an <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-screening-and-vetting-efforts-lead-to-18-month-sentencing-of-illegal-alien-in-fraud-case?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>18-month sentence in a fraud case</strong></a>. That June 1 release is more of an enforcement and messaging development than a broad benefits-policy change, but it is still part of the current immigration environment.</p>
<p>USCIS is continuing to frame adjudications and enforcement decisions around fraud detection and stricter vetting. That does not answer every question about a specific case, but it does help explain the larger climate in which many applications are being reviewed.</p>
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<h4>1) Do not treat a proposed rule as if it were already final.</h4>
<p>A proposal can become important later, but it is not the same as a final rule in effect today. DHS’s June 5 <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11285/clarification-of-discretionary-employment-authorization-for-certain-aliens?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>work-permit rule</strong></a> is a proposal with a public comment period through August 4, 2026.</p>
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<h4>2) Check the Visa Bulletin every month if your case depends on category movement.</h4>
<p>For many family-based and employment-based applicants, the monthly <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-june-2026.html?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>Visa Bulletin</strong></a> is not optional reading. It affects whether the next stage of the case may move forward.</p>
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<p>If your case is already at the <strong>National Visa Center</strong>, the <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>NVC timeframes page</strong></a> is one of the best official tools for understanding what stage of review the agency has reached.</p>
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<h4>4) Be careful with “work permit” headlines.</h4>
<p>Not every work authorization category works the same way. The<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11285/clarification-of-discretionary-employment-authorization-for-certain-aliens?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong> June 5 DHS proposal</strong> </a>is directed at specific discretionary categories, not every EAD category in immigration law.</p>
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<h3>Is the new DHS work-permit rule already in effect?</h3>
<p>No. DHS published it as a proposed rule and set a public comment <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-05/pdf/2026-11285.pdf?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>deadline of August 4, 2026</strong></a>. Until a final rule is issued and takes effect, the proposal itself does not automatically change the law.</p>
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<h3>What did USCIS announce about asylum this week?</h3>
<p>USCIS announced on June 5, 2026 that <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-opens-asylum-office-in-san-antonio?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>it opened a new asylum office in San Antonio, Texas</strong></a>, and that the office began interview jurisdiction for certain cases on May 28, 2026.</p>
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<h3>Why is the June Visa Bulletin still important?</h3>
<p><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-june-2026.html?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>The June Visa Bulletin</strong></a> controls immigrant visa availability for many family-based and employment-based categories. USCIS also uses monthly bulletin guidance to determine when many adjustment applicants may file.</p>
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<h3>Where can I check National Visa Center processing times?</h3>
<p><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>The State Department’s NVC timeframes page</strong></a> provides official weekly updates showing what case-creation dates, document-review dates, and inquiry dates the NVC is currently handling.</p>
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<h3>Does stricter screening and vetting still affect immigration cases in 2026?</h3>
<p>Yes. USCIS continues to emphasize strengthened screening and vetting in its official materials and recent <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/update-on-uscis-strengthened-screening-and-vetting?utm_source=ariasvilla.com"><strong>June 1 enforcement messaging</strong></a>, which helps explain the broader adjudication climate.</p>
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<h2>USCIS Memo Raises Questions for Green Card Applicants Inside the United States</h2>
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Yesterday, I spoke with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LourdesUbieta1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Lourdes Ubieta</strong></a> on <a href="https://x.com/radiolibre790" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Radio Libre 790</a> about an immigration update that has caused understandable concern among many families applying for lawful permanent residence from inside the United States. During the interview, we discussed the <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 21, 2026 USCIS policy memorandum</a> addressing adjustment of status, discretion, consular processing, and the agency’s current position that adjustment of status should be granted only in extraordinary circumstances.</p>
<p>This is an important issue, but it must be explained carefully.
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			<p><a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/immigration-family-petitions-green-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Adjustment of status</strong></a> is not new. USCIS discretion is not new either. The law has long allowed certain eligible applicants who are physically present in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence without returning abroad for immigrant visa processing. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS continues to describe adjustment of status</a> as the process used by <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-2?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eligible applicants</a> inside the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence without having to return abroad to complete visa processing.</p>
<p>What is new is the May 21, 2026 <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS policy memorandum</a>, which reemphasizes and appears to tighten how officers should review adjustment of status as a discretionary benefit. USCIS also issued a May 22, 2026 <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-will-grant-adjustment-of-status-only-in-extraordinary?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>public announcement</strong></a> stating that adjustment of status will be granted only in extraordinary circumstances.</p>
<p>That distinction matters very much.</p>
<p>This memorandum does not erase adjustment of status from the law. It does not repeal INA § 245. It does not mean that every person with a pending green card case must automatically leave the United States. However, it may mean that many applicants will need stronger documentation, clearer legal arguments, and a careful review of whether their case supports a favorable exercise of discretion.</p>
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			<h2>What Is Adjustment of Status?</h2>
<p><a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/immigration-family-petitions-green-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Adjustment of status</strong></a> is the process that allows certain eligible people already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence, commonly known as a green card, without completing immigrant visa processing at a U.S. consulate abroad.</p>
<p>This process is commonly used in many <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/immigration-family-petitions-green-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>family-based</strong></a> and <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/employment-based-petitions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>employment-based immigration</strong></a> cases. For example, some spouses of U.S. citizens, parents of U.S. citizens, children, workers, investors, and other eligible applicants may seek adjustment of status if they meet the requirements of the law.</p>
<p>The legal foundation for adjustment of status is found in Section 245 of the <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Immigration and Nationality Act</strong></a>, often referred to as <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-through-ina-245i-adjustment?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">INA § 245</a>. USCIS’ own Policy Manual explains that, when adjudicating adjustment under INA 245(a), an officer first determines whether the applicant meets the legal requirements, including inspection and admission or parole, proper filing, physical presence in the United States, visa availability where required, admissibility, and whether the applicant merits the benefit as a matter of discretion.</p>
<p>So, the issue is not whether adjustment of status still exists. It does.</p>
<p>The issue is how USCIS officers may now apply discretion under this new memorandum.</p>
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			<h2>Why the May 2026 Memorandum Matters</h2>
<p>During my interview with <strong>Lourdes Ubieta</strong>, one of the central questions was whether people who are already inside the United States and waiting for a green card will now have to leave the country and complete the process abroad.</p>
<p>The careful answer is: not necessarily in every case.</p>
<p>Some applicants may face greater pressure toward consular processing abroad. Some may be asked to provide more evidence. Some may receive more detailed questions about why adjustment of status should be granted inside the United States instead of requiring immigrant visa processing through the Department of State abroad.</p>
<p>But it would not be accurate to say that every applicant must automatically leave the United States.</p>
<p>This is why the word &#8220;<strong>case by case basis</strong>&#8221; is so important.</p>
<p>USCIS’ memorandum reminds officers and the public that adjustment of status is considered discretionary relief in many cases. USCIS is now emphasizing that a person may need to show why the case deserves a favorable exercise of discretion.</p>
<p>For families, this means the case should not be treated as a simple paperwork filing. It should be treated as a legal presentation supported by facts, documents, and a clear explanation of the person’s circumstances.</p>
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			<h2>Does the Memorandum Change the Law?</h2>
<p>No. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The May 2026 memorandum</a> does not change the statute itself.</p>
<p>Adjustment of status remains part of immigration law under INA § 245. Congress created that legal framework. USCIS, as the agency that adjudicates many immigration applications, can issue policy guidance about how officers should apply the law and exercise discretion. But a policy memorandum does not remove the statute from the law.</p>
<p>That is why I want families to understand the difference between a new law and a new policy memorandum.</p>
<p>This is not a new law passed by Congress. It is a USCIS policy memorandum that changes or clarifies the agency’s current approach to discretionary adjudication.</p>
<p>That may still have serious consequences for applicants. A policy memorandum can affect how officers review evidence, how they ask questions, how they issue Requests for Evidence, and how they decide whether a case deserves approval.</p>
<p>But the legal right to request adjustment of status has not simply disappeared.</p>
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			<h2>What Does “Discretion” Mean in Adjustment of Status?</h2>
<p>Discretion means that even if a person appears to meet the basic legal requirements, the officer may still consider whether the person should receive the benefit as a matter of judgment under the law.</p>
<p>In other words, the question may not be only:</p>
<p><strong>“Is the person technically eligible?”</strong></p>
<p>The question may also become:</p>
<p><strong>“Does this person’s case merit approval as a favorable exercise of discretion?”</strong></p>
<p>USCIS has long recognized that officers may weigh positive and negative <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-10?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>factors</strong></a> when discretion applies. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The USCIS Policy Manual</a> includes guidance on legal analysis and use of discretion, including adjustment of status decisions under INA 245(a).</p>
<p>Positive factors may include family ties, humanitarian concerns, length of residence, lawful entry, employment history, community ties, medical circumstances, and other facts depending on the case.</p>
<p>Negative factors may include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Immigration violations,</li>
<li>Fraud or misrepresentation,</li>
<li>Unauthorized employment where relevant,</li>
<li>Criminal history,</li>
<li>Prior removals,</li>
<li>Public safety concerns,</li>
</ul>
<p>Or other facts that may weigh against approval. Every case is different.</p>
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			<h2>What Does “Extraordinary Circumstances” Mean?</h2>
<p><strong>This is one of the most difficult questions right now.</strong></p>
<p>USCIS has used strong language in its May 22, 2026 announcement, stating that adjustment of status will be granted only in <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-will-grant-adjustment-of-status-only-in-extraordinary?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>extraordinary circumstances</strong></a>. However, families should understand that there is not yet a simple public checklist that answers every possible situation.</p>
<p><strong>That means applicants should not assume that one fact alone will be enough.</strong></p>
<p>For example, being married to a U.S. citizen may be very important, but it should not be treated as automatic approval. Having a job may be helpful, but it may not be enough by itself. Having children in the United States may be significant, but the entire case still needs to be reviewed.</p>
<p>In a discretionary case, USCIS may look at the totality of the circumstances. Depending on the facts, relevant evidence may include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lawful entry into the United States;</li>
<li>Length of residence in the United States;</li>
<li>Family ties to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents;</li>
<li>Hardship or serious family circumstances;</li>
<li>Medical conditions or caregiving responsibilities;</li>
<li>Employment history;</li>
<li>Tax history and financial support;</li>
<li>Education;</li>
<li>Community ties;</li>
<li>Humanitarian concerns;</li>
<li>Immigration history;</li>
<li>Whether the person has maintained status when required;</li>
<li>Whether the person has any prior immigration violations;</li>
<li>Whether the person has any criminal history; and</li>
<li>Whether there are facts showing why consular processing abroad may create serious hardship, risk, or practical difficulty.</li>
</ul>
<p>These are examples of factors that may be relevant. <strong>They are not a guarantee of approval.</strong></p>
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			<h2>Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing</h2>
<p>One of the major themes in the USCIS memorandum is the relationship between adjustment of status and consular processing.</p>
<p>Adjustment of status happens inside the United States through USCIS.</p>
<p>Consular processing happens abroad through the U.S. Department of State, usually at a U.S. embassy or consulate.</p>
<p>In many immigration categories, a person may eventually need to choose between these two paths, depending on eligibility, location, immigration history, visa availability, and other facts.</p>
<p>The current USCIS position appears to place greater emphasis on consular processing as the ordinary path for people seeking immigrant visas from abroad, while treating adjustment of status inside the United States as a discretionary benefit that should be granted only when the case supports it.</p>
<p>But this does not mean consular processing is safe for everyone.</p>
<p>For some people, leaving the United States may trigger serious legal consequences, including unlawful presence bars or other inadmissibility issues. For others, consular processing may create long family separations or require waivers. Some people may have circumstances that make departure especially risky or difficult.</p>
<p>That is why no one should leave the United States simply because of a headline or a general policy announcement.</p>
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			<h2>Should People Leave the United States Now?</h2>
<p>No one should leave the United States because of this memorandum without first speaking with an immigration attorney.</p>
<p>Leaving the United States can have serious consequences. Depending on the person’s immigration history, departure may trigger unlawful presence bars, interrupt a pending case, create consular processing risks, or separate a family for a long period of time.</p>
<p>Some people may still be eligible to pursue adjustment of status. Others may need to consider consular processing. Some may need waivers. Some may need a different immigration strategy altogether.</p>
<p>The correct answer depends on the facts.</p>
<p>Before making any decision, a person should carefully review how they entered the United States; whether;</p>
<ul>
<li>They were inspected and admitted or paroled;</li>
<li>They maintained lawful status when required;</li>
<li>They have worked without authorization;</li>
<li>They have any prior immigration violations;</li>
<li>They have ever been ordered removed;</li>
<li>They have any criminal history;</li>
<li>Departure could trigger unlawful presence bars;</li>
<li>They have a qualifying relative for a waiver, if needed;</li>
<li>Their case has strong positive discretionary factors; and</li>
<li>Their case may support adjustment of status despite the stricter policy approach.</li>
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			<h3>What About People Who Entered With Tourist Visas, Student Visas, or Temporary Worker Visas?</h3>
<p>Many people enter the United States with a temporary visa. A person may enter as a tourist, student, temporary worker, exchange visitor, or in another temporary category.</p>
<p>The government may look closely at whether the person entered for the purpose stated at the time of entry. A visitor visa, for example, is generally for a temporary visit. A student visa is generally for study. Some employment visas are temporary, while others may allow what is called dual intent.</p>
<p>This is where cases become very fact-specific.</p>
<p>Life is not always linear. As I explained during the interview, people’s lives can change.</p>
<ul>
<li>A student may complete a degree and receive a serious professional opportunity.</li>
<li>A person may meet a spouse and build a family.</li>
<li>A parent may come to visit a child and then face a serious medical emergency in the family.</li>
</ul>
<p>At the same time, there is an important difference between life changing after entry and entering the United States with a preconceived plan to misuse a temporary visa.</p>
<p>That difference can matter in immigration law.</p>
<p>For people with temporary visas, the safest approach is to obtain legal advice before filing for adjustment of status, before marrying and filing a petition, before overstaying, or before making any decision that could affect immigration status.</p>
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			<h3>A Note About Dual-Intent Visas</h3>
<p>Some visa categories, such as <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/business-visas/h-1b-visa-specialty-occupations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>H-1B</strong></a> and <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/business-visas/l-1-visas-intracompany-transferee-executive-or-manager/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>L-1</strong></a>, are often described as <strong>dual-intent categories</strong>. That generally means a person may be in a temporary nonimmigrant status while also having the possibility of pursuing permanent residence.</p>
<p>However, even in a dual-intent category, approval of adjustment of status is not automatic. The applicant must still meet the legal requirements, and where discretion applies, the applicant may still need to show that the case merits a favorable exercise of discretion.</p>
<p><strong>This is important because people should not assume that one visa category, one family relationship, or one approved petition automatically guarantees a green card.</strong></p>
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			<h2>What About Cases Already Pending?</h2>
<p>Many people already filed <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-485"><strong>Form I-485</strong></a>, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, before the May 21, 2026 memorandum.</p>
<p>People with pending cases also should not assume the memorandum will have no effect.</p>
<p>The May 21 memorandum appears designed to guide USCIS officers <strong>immediately</strong>. How it will be applied across pending cases, different categories, and different field offices may become clearer as attorneys and applicants begin seeing interview results, Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, and decisions.</p>
<p>For now, people with pending adjustment cases should:</p>
<ul>
<li>Review the case with an immigration attorney;</li>
<li>Organize all supporting documents;</li>
<li>Update evidence of family ties, employment, taxes, medical issues, and hardship where relevant;</li>
<li>Prepare carefully for any interview;</li>
<li>Respond carefully to any USCIS request;</li>
<li>Avoid international departure without legal advice; and</li>
<li>Keep copies of all filings, receipts, notices, and supporting evidence.</li>
</ul>
<p>If USCIS applies the memorandum in ways that applicants or attorneys believe are inconsistent with the statute or existing rights, legal challenges or administrative disputes may arise. But those processes can take time, and families should not rely on assumptions.</p>
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			<h3>What Documents May Help Support a Discretionary Adjustment Case?</h3>
<p>Every case is different, and not every document is useful in every case. The goal is not to overwhelm USCIS with unrelated papers. The goal is to present organized, truthful, relevant evidence that helps explain the person’s case.</p>
<p>Depending on the situation, helpful evidence may include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Proof of lawful entry, admission, or parole;</li>
<li>Passport biographic page and visa pages;</li>
<li>I-94 travel record;</li>
<li>Marriage certificate, if applicable;</li>
<li>Birth certificates of children;</li>
<li>Proof of relationship to U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives;</li>
<li>Tax returns;</li>
<li>Employment records (if applicable);</li>
<li>Proof of financial support;</li>
<li>School records;</li>
<li>Medical records, if relevant;</li>
<li>Proof of caregiving responsibilities;</li>
<li>Evidence of community involvement;</li>
<li>Church, nonprofit, school, or volunteer letters;</li>
<li>Proof of residence in the United States;</li>
<li>Evidence of hardship to family members;</li>
<li>Evidence of country conditions, where relevant;</li>
<li>Certified court dispositions for any arrest or criminal case;</li>
<li>Immigration records from any prior filing or encounter; and</li>
<li>A clear legal explanation of why the case merits a favorable exercise of discretion.</li>
</ul>
<p>The facts should be presented honestly. Immigration officers can evaluate inconsistencies, omissions, and prior records. A case that is organized and truthful is always stronger than a case that tries to hide difficult facts.</p>
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			<h3>A Human Reality Behind the Law</h3>
<p>During my conversation with Lourdes Ubieta, we spoke about the human side of this issue. Immigration law is not only about forms and filing fees. It affects families, marriages, children, employers, students, workers, and people who have built lives in the United States.</p>
<p>There are cases where people abuse visas or enter with a plan that does not match the purpose of the visa. That reality exists.</p>
<p>But there are also many cases where life changes in ways people did not expect. A person may come to study and later be offered a meaningful job. A visitor may come to see family and then face a medical emergency. A person may fall in love, marry, and begin a family. A parent may need to remain temporarily because a child becomes seriously ill.</p>
<p>The law must be respected. But the facts must also be heard.</p>
<p>That is why a case-by-case review is so important.</p>
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			<h2>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</h2>
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<h3>Is adjustment of status still available?</h3>
<p>Yes. <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/immigration-family-petitions-green-card/"><strong>Adjustment of Status</strong></a> still exists. However, under the May 2026 memorandum, applicants may face stricter discretionary review and may need stronger evidence showing why their case deserves approval inside the United States.</p>
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<h3>Does being eligible mean my green card will be approved?</h3>
<p>No. Eligibility does not always guarantee approval. In adjustment cases where discretion applies, USCIS may consider whether the applicant merits a favorable exercise of discretion after reviewing the totality of the circumstances.</p>
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<h3>Will every applicant now have to leave the United States?</h3>
<p>No. That would be too broad. Some applicants may face greater pressure toward consular processing abroad, but every case must be reviewed individually. A person should not leave the United States without legal advice.</p>
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<h3>What is consular processing?</h3>
<p>Consular processing is the immigrant visa process completed abroad through the U.S. Department of State, usually at a U.S. embassy or consulate. It is different from adjustment of status, which is handled inside the United States through USCIS.</p>
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<h3>Is consular processing safe for everyone?</h3>
<p>No. Consular processing may be appropriate for some applicants, but it can be risky for others. Departure from the United States may trigger unlawful presence bars or other inadmissibility issues, depending on the person’s immigration history.</p>
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<h3>What does “extraordinary circumstances” mean?</h3>
<p>USCIS has used the phrase “extraordinary circumstances,” but there is not yet a simple public checklist that answers every possible case. The facts may include family ties, hardship, humanitarian concerns, medical issues, length of residence, employment, immigration history, and other positive or negative factors.</p>
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<h3>Does this affect spouses of U.S. citizens?</h3>
<p>It may affect some spouses of U.S. citizens. Marriage to a U.S. citizen can be very important, but it should not be treated as automatic approval. USCIS may still review lawful entry, admissibility, immigration history, prior intent, and discretion.</p>
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<h3>Does this affect people who entered with tourist visas?</h3>
<p>It may. A tourist visa is generally for a temporary visit. If a person entered with a tourist visa and later seeks permanent residence, USCIS may examine the facts carefully, including whether the person’s intentions changed after entry or whether there was a preconceived plan.</p>
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<h3>Does this affect students?</h3>
<p>It may. Students may have life changes after entering the United States, such as job opportunities, marriage, or other circumstances. But students should seek legal advice before filing for adjustment of status or making decisions that could affect immigration status.</p>
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<h3>Does this affect H-1B or L-1 workers?</h3>
<p>It may, although H-1B and L-1 are generally considered dual-intent classifications. Dual intent does not mean automatic green card approval. The applicant must still meet all requirements, and discretion may still be reviewed where applicable.</p>
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<h3>What if my Form I-485 is already pending?</h3>
<p>If your Form I-485 is already pending, do not panic, but prepare carefully. Review your case, gather supporting evidence, and <strong><a href="https://ariasvilla.com/book-an-appointment/">speak with an immigration attorney</a></strong> if you receive an interview notice, Request for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny, or any other USCIS communication.</p>
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<h3>Should I withdraw my adjustment of status application?</h3>
<p>Do not withdraw an immigration application without legal advice. Withdrawing may affect your options, timing, work authorization, travel, or future strategy. Each case must be reviewed before taking action.</p>
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<h3>Can I still file for adjustment of status after this memorandum?</h3>
<p>Possibly, if you are eligible and your case is properly prepared. However, applicants should understand that USCIS may now review the discretionary part more strictly in many cases.</p>
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<h3>What if I have a criminal record?</h3>
<p>A criminal record can seriously affect admissibility, eligibility, and discretion. Anyone with an arrest, charge, or conviction should speak with an immigration attorney before filing or leaving the United States.</p>
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<h3>What if I overstayed my visa?</h3>
<p>Overstay issues depend on the category, the petitioner, the applicant’s immigration history, and other facts. Some applicants may still have options, but no one should assume eligibility without legal review.</p>
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<h3>What if I cannot safely return to my country?</h3>
<p>That may be relevant, but it must be documented carefully. Depending on the facts, other immigration options may also need to be reviewed, including asylum-related issues, waivers, or other humanitarian forms of relief.</p>
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<h3>What should I do now if I am worried?</h3>
<p>Gather your documents, do not leave the United States without legal advice, and speak with an immigration attorney before filing, withdrawing, traveling, or changing strategy. The right step depends on your specific facts.</p>
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			<h2>Practical Steps for Families Now</h2>
<p>If you or a loved one is applying for lawful permanent residence from inside the United States, this is a time to be careful and organized.</p>
<p>You should review:</p>
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<li>Your manner of entry into the United States;</li>
<li>Your current immigration status;</li>
<li>Any prior overstays or unlawful presence;</li>
<li>Any unauthorized employment;</li>
<li>Any prior removal order;</li>
<li>Any criminal record;</li>
<li>Your family ties in the United States;</li>
<li>Your financial and employment history;</li>
<li>Your medical and humanitarian circumstances;</li>
<li>Your pending forms and notices;</li>
<li>Whether you may need a waiver; and</li>
<li>Whether consular processing would create risks.</li>
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<p>Do not rely only on social media posts, headlines, or advice from people whose facts are different from yours. <strong>Immigration law is very personal</strong>. A small detail can change the entire legal analysis.</p>
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			<h3>Final Thoughts</h3>
<p>My message to the community is simple: stay informed, but do not panic.</p>
<p>The May 2026 USCIS memorandum is serious. It may make adjustment of status more difficult for some applicants. It may require stronger documentation and clearer legal arguments. It may also cause more people to be directed toward consular processing abroad.</p>
<p>But it does not mean adjustment of status has disappeared. It does not mean every pending case is lost. It does not mean every applicant must immediately leave the United States.</p>
<p>The best step is to understand your own case before making any decision.</p>
<p>If you have questions about adjustment of status, a pending green card application, consular processing, waivers, or whether this USCIS memorandum may affect your family, you may contact my office for a consultation.</p>
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<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Bien, amigos, gracias por continuar en sintonía del programa completamente en vivo, Radio Libre 790, 96.5. Saludamos a la audiencia también conectada por las redes sociales, YouTube y X, @RadioLibre790, @LourdesUbieta. Gracias por la sintonía.</p>
<p>Bueno, una norma de la administración del presidente Trump exige que los extranjeros en Estados Unidos soliciten la tarjeta de residencia permanente en el extranjero. En el extranjero, amigos oyentes. Una decisión que fue informada el viernes, un cambio importante en esa política de inmigración que estipula nuevamente que los no ciudadanos estadounidenses que hayan solicitado una tarjeta verde o estatus de residente permanente legal deben abandonar el país, incluso si se encuentran legalmente en el país e independientemente de si tienen cónyuges o familiares con ciudadanía.</p>
<p>Los solicitantes de la tarjeta de residencia permanente deben esperar que su solicitud sea procesada fuera de los Estados Unidos mediante trámites consulares a través del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>Doctora Martha Arias, abogada de inmigración, gracias por acompañarme comenzando la semana con esta noticia. Hace tiempo que no teníamos una noticia tan importante como esta. Bienvenida a su casa, doctora.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Buenos días, Lourdes. Un saludo especial para usted, su equipo de trabajo y toda la audiencia. Feliz comienzo de esta semana, empezando martes. Y sí, como dice usted, con una noticia un poquito estresante.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Exactamente. Ayúdenos a entender, abogada. Las personas que en este momento están en los Estados Unidos, que han hecho todo bien, están esperando nada más por su tarjeta, su tarjeta que les va a decir que usted es residente permanente legal en los Estados Unidos. ¿Ahora tienen que salir de los Estados Unidos y esperar la aprobación de su residencia en su país de origen?</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Sí, es la nueva política administrativa. Aquí tenemos que dar un poquito de información a todas las personas. El estatuto, que es el Immigration and Nationality Act, la Ley de Inmigración y Nacionalidad, ese es el estatuto, esa es la ley. Es una ley del Congreso; o sea, es una ley orgánica hecha por el Congreso de los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>Esa ley le permite a una persona ajustar estatus dentro de los Estados Unidos, lo que en inglés se llama adjustment of status, siempre y cuando la persona haya entrado legalmente. Y hay algunas pocas excepciones de quienes pueden ajustar estatus si no han entrado legalmente, son pocas excepciones.</p>
<p>Ahora, sigue. Eso todavía está en la ley. Esa ley no la cambió esta política que estamos hablando hoy. Lo que pasa es que en esa ley orgánica también dice que una persona que va a ajustar estatus bajo la sección 245 de la ley, que es esta de la que estamos hablando, el ajuste de estatus, es una petición que es discrecionaria. Es decir, el gobierno puede, a su discreción, aprobarla o negarla. Eso también lo dice la ley, siempre ha estado allí. Correcto.</p>
<p>Ahora, lo que este memorándum está diciendo, este memorándum que sale fechado el 21 de mayo de este año 2026, lo que está diciendo es que el gobierno va a ejercer esa discreción que tiene la ley orgánica caso por caso. En inglés se dice on a case-by-case basis, dependiendo, y solamente lo va a aprobar cuando se muestren circunstancias extraordinarias de por qué la persona debe ajustar ese estatus dentro de los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p>Entonces, en otras palabras, el gobierno tiene el derecho a emitir políticas administrativas, y en este caso el gobierno está emitiendo esta política administrativa, que le da derecho, vamos a decirlo así, la ley orgánica cuando dice que el ajuste de estatus debe ser discrecionario.</p>
<p>Entonces ellos, en otras palabras, cogen esa palabra “discrecionaria” y la usan para emitir esta política administrativa, diciendo caso por caso si la persona nos muestra una razón extraordinaria. O sea, va a ser más difícil, por decirlo así, que a la persona le aprueben su residencia dentro del país. La persona tendría que salir, pero no quiere decir que no las podemos presentar. Sí, porque ahora nosotros, los abogados o los peticionarios, vamos a tener que mostrar cuál es esa razón extraordinaria que ellos piden, cuáles son los factores que tienen que mostrar para poder lograr ese factor extraordinario.</p>
<p>O sea, no es una tarea fácil, obviamente, ni para el peticionario ni para nosotros. Pero tampoco es que nos están excluyendo ese derecho. Y eso quiero que la gente lo entienda, porque el estatuto sigue permitiendo un ajuste de estatus bajo la sección 245. Esto es una política administrativa de esta administración que está queriendo hacer valer esa discreción, vamos a decirlo así, en una forma más estricta y sometida a un estándar de prueba más alto.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Nuevamente, doctora, porque esta es la pregunta que me están haciendo los oyentes mientras la escuchamos, ¿no? La persona que en este momento está esperando su residencia permanente, ¿tendrá que salir del país o la otra opción es demostrar que, como es caso por caso, en su caso se puede quedar esperando el ajuste de estatus dentro de Estados Unidos?</p>
<p>Yo me pregunto: ¿cuáles serían esas condiciones? ¿Tener trabajo? ¿Un trabajo en el que no se pueda ausentar del país? ¿Cuáles son las variables para que una persona pueda esperar ese ajuste de estatus dentro de los Estados Unidos?</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Sí, esa es una buena pregunta. Esa pregunta suya vamos a dividirla en dos.</p>
<p>¿Cuáles son las variables o lo que tendríamos que mostrar como factores para mostrar una condición extraordinaria, porque la persona merece hacer ese ajuste de estatus dentro del país?</p>
<p>No hay todavía un memorándum de inmigración que explique. Sin embargo, siempre en otros casos se han hablado de factores como, por ejemplo, la educación de la persona; si tiene capacidad económica para solventarse sin convertirse en una carga pública; la historia criminal, si tiene delitos o récords criminales; las circunstancias en que salió de su país y si puede regresar a su país; los lazos comunitarios que tiene dentro de los Estados Unidos, vamos a decir que si tiene toda su familia aquí o por lo menos la familia cercana; qué lazos comunitarios todavía tiene en su país de origen; cuestiones también, por ejemplo, como enfermedades, condiciones médicas, todo eso. Eso es parte de lo que uno puede mostrar para esa razón extraordinaria.</p>
<p>El dolor extremo, si existe o si lo hay, en el familiar que lo pide. Vamos a decir, es un hijo que está pidiendo a la mamá o es un esposo que está pidiendo a su esposa. Si ese esposo o ese hijo, pues, sufriría en una condición, un dolor extraordinario, en caso de que no se le dé la residencia a su beneficiario. Entonces, todos esos son los factores.</p>
<p>¿Qué quiere decir eso? Que le va a tocar probar con más documentos. Lo que necesitan es más trabajo para uno y para las personas. Y obviamente para el mismo oficial adjudicador, porque el oficial adjudicador ahora va a estar empapelado con una cantidad de documentos que van a tender a mostrar esa condición extraordinaria.</p>
<p>Entonces, vuelvo y repito, esto salió la semana pasada, el 21, en el memorándum. Yo me leí el memorándum. El memorándum habla de lo que estamos hablando aquí: caso por caso, razones humanitarias, lo discrecionario, eso es lo que habla. Todavía los oficiales no tienen unas guías exactas, y lo digo porque compañeros abogados de inmigración tuvieron cita el viernes después de que fue emitido. Y ahora, hoy, en el transcurso de la mañana, que nosotros tenemos unas comunicaciones por vía email, los mismos oficiales todavía no tienen guías. Ellos están pidiendo a las personas que tuvieron cita, por ejemplo hoy, prueba de razón extraordinaria y pruebas como lo que mencioné ahora: tiempo aquí, familia acá, todo eso.</p>
<p>Entonces, las guías me imagino que van a seguir saliendo. Hay que estar informándonos poco a poco de qué otras guías van a tener, pero por ahora lo que yo les mencioné de esos factores es algo para lo cual las personas tienen que empezar a recolectar documentación.</p>
<p>Ahora, en cuanto a la primera pregunta, que es también muy importante, si esto va a afectar a las personas que ya tenían peticiones pendientes antes de que se emitiera este memorándum el 21 de mayo. Yo no, vuelvo y repito, no hay todavía unas guías explícitas de inmigración hacia los oficiales o públicas donde ya&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Habitualmente no es retroactivo, ¿no? Es a partir del momento de la fecha de publicación. Las leyes habitualmente no son retroactivas, ¿no?</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Sí, las leyes, eso es un tema interesante, porque las leyes del Congreso pueden ser retroactivas. La ley de casos o jurisprudencia normalmente no lo es. Ahora, esto no es ni del Congreso ni es de un juez, es la misma política administrativa.</p>
<p>Como política administrativa, administrativamente tampoco en la mayoría de los casos el Ejecutivo puede emitir políticas hacia atrás. Entonces, yo no creo que desde el punto de vista, vamos a decir, de la mecánica de la ley, de cómo aplica, podamos emitir una política administrativa, sea un año o dos años atrás, porque entonces tendríamos un caos legal total.</p>
<p>Entonces, no creo que vaya a aplicar hacia el pasado, pero esto es mi opinión como abogada y teniendo en cuenta los fundamentos de la ley y las interpretaciones que uno estudia en la universidad. La administración puede salir y decir: “Sí, yo lo puedo aplicar a los casos pendientes, no adjudicados”. Y ahí entonces entraríamos en, vamos a decir, una discusión legal entre nosotros, los abogados, y la administración, que a lo mejor iría a una demanda federal para tratar de probar que esto no debería aplicar a los que tienen peticiones pendientes, solamente a peticiones recibidas por inmigración después de mayo 21.</p>
<p>Pero vuelvo y repito, Lourdes, no hay en el memorándum ni en ninguna guía nada que diga que inmigración está diciendo que lo va a aplicar en forma retroactiva. Pero obviamente nosotros suponemos que va a ser así. Yo tengo una cita, por ejemplo, esta semana, y me imagino que voy a ir preparada a ver qué me va a decir el oficial, si le va a dar un requerimiento de evidencias, y obviamente nosotros vamos a tener que argumentar que no aplicaba a nuestros clientes.</p>
<p>Pero eso no quiere decir que la batalla va a estar&#8230; Si la administración lo va a aplicar a casos que estaban pendientes, pues eso irá a mayores o iremos por allí, si esto irá a las cortes. Pero los procesos que van a las cortes, como usted sabe, son lentos y toman tiempo. Entonces, una respuesta inmediata no sé si la vamos a tener.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Muy bien, doctora. Los no inmigrantes, como estudiantes, trabajadores temporales o personas con visas de turista, vienen a Estados Unidos por un corto tiempo y con un propósito específico, dicen desde el Departamento de Inmigración, y luego nuestro sistema está diseñado para que se vayan cuando termine su visita. Su visita no debería funcionar como el primer paso en el proceso de la tarjeta de residencia. Eso es lo que dice Koller, el vocero del Departamento de Inmigración.</p>
<p>Y es verdad, veíamos personas que han llegado como turistas y luego buscaban la manera de quedarse legalmente en los Estados Unidos, doctora. Ahora parece que es como un cambio en la visión del tema migratorio.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Bueno, esa parte siempre ha sido igual también. La persona que entra con una visa de turista le dan seis meses para estar. Claro, no quiere decir que se tiene que quedar los seis meses. Obviamente viene por una semana, qué sé yo, diez semanas, diez días a visitar a sus familiares o a pasear, vacacionar, pero eso es lo mismo. Lo mismo el que entra con una visa de estudiante. Pero lo que pasa es que la vida no es lineal.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Blanca y negra, así es, por supuesto.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
La vida no es lineal.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Pero es que hay que ir caso por caso, doctora. Eso es, hay que ir caso por caso.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Cada ser humano tiene unos, vamos a decir, unos giros, unos cambios en la vida normal. Unos cambios que son de un momento a otro.</p>
<p>Por ejemplo, ¿cuántas veces no pasa con todos estos muchachos que vienen a estudiar, a hacer una carrera aquí, y les ofrecen un empleo tremendo? Y les ofrecen un empleo tremendo porque tienen la capacidad intelectual, porque tienen las habilidades.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Eso es bueno para Estados Unidos. Es bueno para los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Y eso, por ejemplo, es una razón. El mismo Elon Musk entró con una visa primero de H-1B, que es una visa de habilidades extraordinarias, y se quedó y ha generado riqueza, empleo y cosas en los Estados Unidos. El mismo Albert Einstein, ¿no entró como un hombre que entró con la capacidad intelectual? Este país está hecho de una cantidad de extranjeros con unos niveles que han sobresalido a nivel mundial por sus mismas capacidades.</p>
<p>La vida cambia, la vida da vueltas. Los que llegan a estudiar y estudian una carrera de tres o cuatro años y encuentran el amor de su vida allí y se casan y deciden quedarse aquí porque ya llevan tres o cuatro años estudiando aquí, ya tienen trabajo y todas las carreras: médicos, ingenieros, cualquier carrera que usted quiera. O sea, la vida da vueltas. Esa persona inicialmente seguro tenía la intención de regresar a su país, pero se encontró eso y ¿por qué no?</p>
<p>Lo mismo vemos en la misma administración. Vemos las esposas de muchas personas que están en la administración que entraron aquí con cualquier otra visa que haya sido y se quedaron y encontraron el amor, se unieron y se casaron y recibieron un ajuste de estatus. O sea, esa es la vida. La vida nos trae vueltas y puede ser que lo que uno planeó no salga. La vida no es lineal.</p>
<p>Entonces eso es el punto. De pronto, yo no sé, estamos poniendo las cosas, la flexibilidad, y la misma ley es planteada de esa forma. Si la persona entró legalmente, tiene la posibilidad de pedir un ajuste de estatus, la ley lo dice. O sea, ese concepto de flexibilidad lo tiene la ley. Lo que pasa es que ahora la administración quiere establecer la política administrativa más estricta, tal vez sin mirar mucho el factor humano de entender.</p>
<p>Es cierto que hay abusos, Lourdes, usted y yo lo sabemos y todo el mundo lo sabe.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Por supuesto.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Es que tiene que haber siempre una línea media.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
El caso por caso es la respuesta, mi doctora. Caso por caso.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Sí, caso por caso, pero también una línea media, porque hay gente que viene, sí, con la visa de turista y viene ya con la intención preconcebida de quedarse. Yo personalmente, como abogada, tengo cantidades de casos que me llaman a consultarme. Un ciudadano americano me dice: “Yo quiero traer a mi pareja. Ella tiene o él tiene visa de turista”. Y yo le digo: “Mire, la forma correcta es con la visa de fiancé o que lo pida la persona estando allá, porque con visa de turista no es lo correcto”.</p>
<p>Eso nunca ha sido un consejo que uno, por ejemplo, como abogado honesto dé. Pero la gente a veces hace esas cosas locas. Entra con su visa de turista y se queda acá, y ya.</p>
<p>Entonces esas son las cosas que hay que ver, porque obviamente lo que es incorrecto se sanciona, pero no todo el mundo tiene esa malicia tampoco. A veces viene inocentemente. Yo tuve una clienta que vino, una señora inocentemente, visitaba a su hijo y a su hijo le diagnosticaron una enfermedad terrible y le tocó quedarse a cuidar a su hijo porque la esposa tenía que seguir trabajando para mantener la casa, para mantener a los hijos que tenían, y ella cocinándole y cuidando al hijo. O sea, imagínate esas cosas que pasan. Esa es la vida.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Muy bien, doctora, le agradezco muchísimo atendernos esta mañana y compartir esta información con los oyentes tan importante. La información en la inmigración. Somos un país de inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos, amigos oyentes.</p>
<p>Martha Arias, abogada de inmigración. Doctora, feliz semana. Gracias por acompañarme.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Gracias, feliz día.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Igualmente.</p>
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<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Well, friends, thank you for continuing to stay tuned to the program, completely live, Radio Libre 790, 96.5. We also greet the audience connected through social media, YouTube and X, @RadioLibre790, @LourdesUbieta. Thank you for tuning in.</p>
<p>Well, a rule from President Trump’s administration requires foreigners in the United States to apply for the permanent residence card abroad. Abroad, listening friends. A decision that was reported on Friday, an important change in that immigration policy that again states that non-U.S. citizens who have applied for a green card or legal permanent resident status must leave the country, even if they are legally in the country and regardless of whether they have spouses or relatives with citizenship.</p>
<p>Applicants for the permanent residence card must expect their application to be processed outside the United States through consular processing through the United States Department of State.</p>
<p>Attorney Martha Arias, immigration attorney, thank you for joining me as we begin the week with this news. It has been a while since we had news as important as this. Welcome to your home, attorney.</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Good morning, Lourdes. A special greeting to you, your work team, and the entire audience. Happy beginning of this week, starting Tuesday. And yes, as you say, with a little bit of stressful news.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Exactly. Help us understand, attorney. The people who right now are in the United States, who have done everything correctly, are waiting only for their card, their card that will tell them that they are a legal permanent resident in the United States. Do they now have to leave the United States and wait for the approval of their residence in their country of origin?</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Yes, it is the new administrative policy. Here we have to give a little bit of information to all people. The statute, which is the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Immigration and Nationality Law, that is the statute, that is the law. It is a law of Congress; that is, it is an organic law made by the Congress of the United States.</p>
<p>That law allows a person to adjust status inside the United States, what in English is called adjustment of status, as long as the person entered legally. And there are a few exceptions for those who can adjust status if they did not enter legally; they are few exceptions.</p>
<p>Now, it continues. That is still in the law. This policy that we are talking about today did not change that law. What happens is that in that organic law it also says that a person who is going to adjust status under section 245 of the law, which is this one that we are talking about, adjustment of status, is a petition that is discretionary. That is to say, the government can, at its discretion, approve it or deny it. The law also says that; it has always been there. Correct.</p>
<p>Now, what this memorandum is saying, this memorandum that comes out dated May 21 of this year, 2026, what it is saying is that the government is going to exercise that discretion that the organic law has case by case. In English it is said on a case-by-case basis, depending, and it will only approve it when extraordinary circumstances are shown as to why the person must adjust that status inside the United States.</p>
<p>So, in other words, the government has the right to issue administrative policies, and in this case the government is issuing this administrative policy, which gives it the right, let us say it that way, the organic law when it says that adjustment of status must be discretionary.</p>
<p>So they, in other words, take that word “discretionary” and use it to issue this administrative policy, saying case by case if the person shows us an extraordinary reason. In other words, it is going to be more difficult, so to speak, for the person to have their residence approved inside the country. The person would have to leave, but that does not mean that we cannot file them. Yes, because now we, the attorneys or the petitioners, are going to have to show what that extraordinary reason is that they are asking for, what the factors are that they have to show in order to achieve that extraordinary factor.</p>
<p>In other words, it is not an easy task, obviously, neither for the petitioner nor for us. But it is not that they are excluding that right from us either. And that is what I want people to understand, because the statute continues to allow adjustment of status under section 245. This is an administrative policy of this administration that is wanting to enforce that discretion, let us say it that way, in a stricter form and subjected to a higher standard of proof.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Again, attorney, because this is the question that the listeners are asking me while we are listening to you, right? The person who right now is waiting for their permanent residence, will they have to leave the country or is the other option to show that, since it is case by case, in their case they can stay waiting for the adjustment of status inside the United States?</p>
<p>I ask myself: what would those conditions be? Having work? A job from which they cannot be absent from the country? What are the variables so that a person can wait for that adjustment of status inside the United States?</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Yes, that is a good question. That question of yours, we are going to divide it into two.</p>
<p>What are the variables or what we would have to show as factors to show an extraordinary condition, because the person deserves to do that adjustment of status inside the country?</p>
<p>There is not yet an immigration memorandum that explains. However, always in other cases there has been talk of factors such as, for example, the person’s education; if they have the economic capacity to support themselves without becoming a public charge; the criminal history, if they have crimes or criminal records; the circumstances in which they left their country and whether they can return to their country; the community ties they have inside the United States, let us say if they have all their family here or at least the close family; what community ties they still have in their country of origin; issues also, for example, such as illnesses, medical conditions, all of that. That is part of what one can show for that extraordinary reason.</p>
<p>The extreme pain, if it exists or if there is any, in the family member who petitions for them. Let us say, it is a son who is petitioning for the mother or it is a husband who is petitioning for his wife. If that husband or that son, well, would suffer in a condition, an extraordinary pain, in the event that residence is not given to their beneficiary. So, all those are the factors.</p>
<p>What does that mean? That they will have to prove with more documents. What they need is more work for us and for the people. And obviously for the adjudicating officer himself, because the adjudicating officer now is going to be covered with a quantity of documents that will tend to show that extraordinary condition.</p>
<p>So, I repeat again, this came out last week, on the 21st, in the memorandum. I read the memorandum. The memorandum talks about what we are talking about here: case by case, humanitarian reasons, the discretionary aspect, that is what it talks about. The officers still do not have exact guidelines, and I say it because fellow immigration attorneys had appointments on Friday after it was issued. And now, today, during the course of the morning, since we have communications by email, the same officers still do not have guidelines. They are asking people who had appointments, for example today, for proof of an extraordinary reason and proof such as what I mentioned now: time here, family here, all of that.</p>
<p>So, I imagine the guidelines will continue to come out. We have to keep informing ourselves little by little about what other guidelines they are going to have, but for now what I mentioned to you about those factors is something for which people have to begin collecting documentation.</p>
<p>Now, regarding the first question, which is also very important, whether this is going to affect people who already had pending petitions before this memorandum was issued on May 21. I do not, I repeat again, there are not yet explicit immigration guidelines to the officers or public ones where already&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Usually it is not retroactive, right? It is from the moment of the publication date. Laws usually are not retroactive, right?</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Yes, laws, that is an interesting topic, because laws from Congress can be retroactive. Case law or jurisprudence normally is not. Now, this is neither from Congress nor is it from a judge; it is the same administrative policy.</p>
<p>As an administrative policy, administratively, in most cases the Executive cannot issue policies backward either. So, I do not believe that from the point of view, let us say, of the mechanics of the law, of how it applies, we can issue an administrative policy, whether one year or two years back, because then we would have total legal chaos.</p>
<p>So, I do not believe it will apply to the past, but this is my opinion as an attorney and taking into account the foundations of the law and the interpretations that one studies in university. The administration can come out and say: “Yes, I can apply it to pending cases, not adjudicated.” And there then we would enter into, let us say, a legal discussion between us, the attorneys, and the administration, which perhaps would go to a federal lawsuit to try to prove that this should not apply to those who have pending petitions, only to petitions received by immigration after May 21.</p>
<p>But I repeat again, Lourdes, there is nothing in the memorandum nor in any guidance that says immigration is saying that it is going to apply it retroactively. But obviously we suppose that it will be that way. I have an appointment, for example, this week, and I imagine that I am going to go prepared to see what the officer is going to tell me, if he is going to give a request for evidence, and obviously we are going to have to argue that it did not apply to our clients.</p>
<p>But that does not mean that the battle is going to be&#8230; If the administration is going to apply it to cases that were pending, then that will go further or we will go there, if this will go to the courts. But the processes that go to the courts, as you know, are slow and take time. So, an immediate answer, I do not know if we are going to have it.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Very well, attorney. Nonimmigrants, such as students, temporary workers, or people with tourist visas, come to the United States for a short time and with a specific purpose, they say from the Department of Immigration, and then our system is designed for them to leave when their visit ends. Their visit should not function as the first step in the process of the residence card. That is what Koller says, the spokesperson for the Department of Immigration.</p>
<p>And it is true, we saw people who have arrived as tourists and then looked for a way to stay legally in the United States, attorney. Now it seems that it is like a change in the vision of the immigration issue.</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Well, that part has always been the same also. The person who enters with a tourist visa is given six months to stay. Of course, it does not mean that they have to stay the six months. Obviously they come for one week, I do not know, ten weeks, ten days to visit their relatives or to walk around, vacation, but that is the same. The same with the one who enters with a student visa. But what happens is that life is not linear.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Black and white, that is right, of course.</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Life is not linear.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
But it is that one has to go case by case, attorney. That is it, one has to go case by case.</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Each human being has, let us say, some turns, some changes in normal life. Some changes that are from one moment to another.</p>
<p>For example, how many times does it not happen with all these young people who come to study, to complete a career here, and they are offered a tremendous job? And they are offered a tremendous job because they have the intellectual capacity, because they have the skills.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
That is good for the United States. It is good for the United States.</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
And that, for example, is a reason. Elon Musk himself entered first with an H-1B visa, which is a visa of extraordinary abilities, and he stayed and has generated wealth, employment, and things in the United States. Albert Einstein himself, did he not enter as a man who entered with intellectual capacity? This country is made up of a quantity of foreigners with levels that have stood out worldwide because of their own abilities.</p>
<p>Life changes, life turns. Those who come to study and study a career of three or four years and find the love of their life there and get married and decide to stay here because they already have three or four years studying here, they already have work and all the careers: doctors, engineers, any career that you want. In other words, life turns. That person initially surely had the intention of returning to their country, but they found that and why not?</p>
<p>The same thing we see in the same administration. We see the wives of many people who are in the administration who entered here with whatever other visa it may have been and stayed and found love, joined together and married and received adjustment of status. In other words, that is life. Life brings us turns and it may be that what one planned does not come out. Life is not linear.</p>
<p>So that is the point. Suddenly, I do not know, we are placing things, flexibility, and the same law is set forth in that form. If the person entered legally, they have the possibility of requesting adjustment of status, the law says it. In other words, that concept of flexibility is in the law. What happens is that now the administration wants to establish the administrative policy more strictly, perhaps without looking much at the human factor of understanding.</p>
<p>It is true that there are abuses, Lourdes, you and I know it and everyone knows it.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Of course.</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
It is that there must always be a middle line.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Case by case is the answer, my attorney. Case by case.</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Yes, case by case, but also a middle line, because there are people who come, yes, with the tourist visa and come already with the preconceived intention of staying. I personally, as an attorney, have quantities of cases that call me to consult me. An American citizen tells me: “I want to bring my partner. She has or he has a tourist visa.” And I tell him: “Look, the correct way is with the fiancé visa or for the person to petition for them while they are there, because with a tourist visa it is not the correct thing.”</p>
<p>That has never been advice that one, for example, as an honest attorney gives. But people sometimes do those crazy things. They enter with their tourist visa and stay here, and that is it.</p>
<p>So those are the things that have to be seen, because obviously what is incorrect is sanctioned, but not everyone has that malice either. Sometimes they come innocently. I had a client who came, a lady innocently, she was visiting her son and her son was diagnosed with a terrible illness and she had to stay to take care of her son because the wife had to continue working to maintain the house, to maintain the children they had, and she was cooking for him and taking care of the son. In other words, imagine those things that happen. That is life.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Very well, attorney, I thank you very much for attending us this morning and sharing this very important information with the listeners. Information in immigration. We are a country of immigrants in the United States, listening friends.</p>
<p>Martha Arias, immigration attorney. Attorney, happy week. Thank you for joining me.</p>
<p><strong>Attorney Martha Arias:</strong><br />
Thank you, have a nice day.</p>
<p><strong>Lourdes Ubieta:</strong><br />
Likewise.</p>
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			<h1>DHS Proposes 387% Fee Increase for Form I-246 Stay of Deportation or Removal Requests</h1>
<h2>What Immigrants With Final Removal Orders Should Know</h2>
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When a person has a final order of deportation or removal, every decision matters. In certain situations, that person may ask U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, to temporarily delay physical removal from the United States by filing <strong>F<a href="https://www.ice.gov/doclib/forms/i246.pdf">orm I-246</a></strong>, <a href="https://www.ice.gov/doclib/forms/i246.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Now, the Department of Homeland Security has proposed a major increase to the Form I-246 filing fee. Under a proposed rule published in the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09007/fee-adjustment-for-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-form-i-246-application-for-a-stay-of?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Federal Register on May 7, 2026</strong></a>, DHS seeks to increase the fee from $155 to $755. That is a proposed increase of $600, or 387%. DHS states that the current fee has not been adjusted since 1989 and that the proposed increase is intended to recover the labor costs of adjudicating the application. Public comments on the proposed rule are due by July 6, 2026.</p>
<p><strong>This is still a proposed rule, not a final rule.</strong> That distinction is important. At this time, DHS has proposed the increase and is accepting public comments before deciding whether to finalize the change.
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			<h2>What Is Form I-246?</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.ice.gov/doclib/forms/i246.pdf?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Form I-246</a>, Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal, is used by certain individuals who have been ordered deported or removed from the United States and are asking ICE to temporarily delay their physical removal. ICE’s own form instructions state that anyone ordered deported or removed from the United States may apply for a stay of deportation or removal under 8 C.F.R. 241.6.</p>
<p>In simple terms, a stay of removal is a request asking ICE not to physically remove the person from the United States for a period of time.</p>
<p>A stay of removal does not erase a removal order. It does not automatically reopen the immigration case. It does not create permanent lawful status. It is a temporary request that asks ICE to delay physical removal while specific facts are reviewed.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09007/fee-adjustment-for-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-form-i-246-application-for-a-stay-of?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Federal Register</a> explains that Form I-246 applies after a person becomes subject to an administratively final order of deportation or removal. In plain language, this means the immigration case has reached the point where the remaining step may be physical removal from the United States.</p>
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			<h2>Why This Proposed Fee Increase Matters</h2>
<p>For many families, Form I-246 is not filed casually. It is often considered when a person is facing a very serious and urgent situation. A person may already have a final removal order but also have medical issues, family hardship, pending legal proceedings, or other humanitarian circumstances that may support a request to delay removal.</p>
<p>DHS explains that ICE may consider factors such as a serious medical condition, whether the person is a minor, whether the person is needed in court proceedings in the United States, or whether there are other circumstances where physical removal may not be in the public interest.</p>
<p>Because of that, raising the fee from <strong>$155</strong> to <strong>$755</strong> may create a real financial burden for some families. People facing removal may already be dealing with legal fees, medical records, translations, transportation, family expenses, and the emotional weight of possible separation. A higher government filing fee may make an already difficult situation even harder.</p>
<p>At the same time, DHS states that <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/services/waivers/"><strong>fee waivers</strong></a> may continue to be requested by individuals who are unable to pay the Form I-246 fee. That is an important point for fairness and accuracy. However, the ability to request a fee waiver does not mean every fee waiver or every stay request will be approved.</p>
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			<h2>Who May Be Affected by the Form I-246 Fee Increase?</h2>
<p>This proposed fee increase may affect some people who have been ordered removed or deported and who are facing possible physical removal from the United States.</p>
<p>This may include individuals who:</p>
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<li>Have a final order of removal or deportation;</li>
<li>Are under ICE supervision;</li>
<li>Have been told to report to ICE;</li>
<li>Are facing possible physical removal from the United States;</li>
<li>Have serious medical, humanitarian, family, or legal circumstances that may need review;</li>
<li>Are pursuing or considering other legal options, such as a motion to reopen, appeal-related action, or another form of relief.</li>
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<p><strong>Every case is different. A stay of removal is not available or appropriate in every situation. A person with a final removal order should not assume that filing Form I-246 will stop removal automatically.</strong></p>
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			<h2>Why Legal Review Is Important Before Filing Form I-246</h2>
<p>A person with a final removal order should be very careful before filing anything with immigration authorities. Once a person is subject to a final removal order, the government may already have authority to carry out physical removal. Any filing may bring attention to the person’s location, immigration history, and current circumstances.</p>
<p>Before filing Form I-246, it is important to review:</p>
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<li>The date and type of removal order;</li>
<li>Whether the person attended immigration court hearings;</li>
<li>Whether the person has prior immigration violations;</li>
<li>Whether there are criminal issues;</li>
<li>Whether there are pending appeals, motions, or other applications;</li>
<li>Whether the person may qualify for another form of immigration relief;</li>
<li>Whether the person is already under ICE supervision;</li>
<li>What evidence supports the request for a temporary stay.</li>
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<p>A stay request should be supported with strong documentation. Depending on the case, that may include medical records, family documents, evidence of hardship, proof of pending legal matters, proof of rehabilitation, community ties, or other records that explain why immediate removal should be delayed.</p>
<p>This is why legal review is so important. A stay of removal request is not only a form. It is a request for discretion, and the facts must be presented carefully.</p>
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			<p><em><strong>The proposed Form I-246 fee increase comes at a time when other immigration enforcement and immigration court developments are also taking place.</strong></em></p>
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			<h3>ICE 287(g) Program Expansion</h3>
<p>ICE’s official <a href="https://www.ice.gov/identify-and-arrest/287g?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">287(g) program page</a> reported that, as of May 21, 2026, at 4:27 p.m., ICE had signed 1,864 Memorandums of Agreement for 287(g) programs covering 39 states and 2 U.S. territories.</p>
<p>The 287(g) program allows ICE to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies so designated officers may perform certain immigration enforcement functions.</p>
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			<p>This matters because local law enforcement encounters may have immigration consequences in some jurisdictions. Immigrants and mixed-status families should understand their rights, avoid misinformation, and <a href="https://ariasvilla.com/immigration-consultation/">speak with an immigration attorney</a> if they have concerns about detention, prior removal orders, criminal history, or pending immigration cases.</p>
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			<h3>EOIR Announces 77 Immigration Judges and 5 Temporary Immigration Judges</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/eoir-announces-77-immigration-judges-and-5-temporary-immigration-judges?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Executive Office for Immigration Review</strong></a> announced on May 21, 2026 that it swore in 77 immigration judges and 5 temporary immigration judges. EOIR described this as the largest class of new adjudicators in the agency’s history and stated that the total immigration judge corps has grown to nearly 700.</p>
<p>This may affect immigration court operations, but it does not mean every case will move faster immediately. Immigration court scheduling depends on many factors, including the court location, the assigned judge, the type of case, the procedural history, and whether there are pending motions or appeals.</p>
<p><strong>Anyone with a case in immigration court should continue checking official notices carefully and should not miss any hearing date.</strong></p>
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			<h3>June 2026 Visa Bulletin and USCIS Filing Charts</h3>
<p>USCIS has posted its June 2026 adjustment of status filing chart guidance. For <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/?utm_source=ariasvilla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>June 2026</strong></a>, USCIS states that applicants in family-sponsored preference categories must use the <strong>Dates for Filing</strong> chart, while applicants in employment-based preference categories must use the <strong>Final Action Dates</strong> chart from the Department of State Visa Bulletin.</p>
<p>This matters for people waiting to file adjustment of status based on family or employment preference categories. A person’s priority date must be reviewed carefully before filing. Filing too early, using the wrong chart, or misunderstanding visa availability can create delays and complications.</p>
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			<h3>What Families Should Do Now</h3>
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