In a widely expected move, the Trump administration has announced a change to immigration regulations that would change the definition of a 'public charge' to include common public benefits, such as food stamps or Medicaid.

A new rule from the U.S. Attorney General's office would make it more difficult for members of families targeted by gang violence to receive asylum in the United States. 

For immigrants who feel that they are being targeted for a mass raid, knowing your rights can be the most powerful defense against detention.

Due to an increased number of EB-1 immigrant applications from around the world, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services guidelines have become more stringent.

The United States House of Representatives passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, an updated version of the DREAM act, last Tuesday. 

Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke, a former congressman from Texas, has released a comprehensive immigration plan that would provide a pathway to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States.

People seeking asylum in the United States, especially those from Central America, face new challenges after policy guidelines from the Trump administration and a court ruling were announced this week.

A new directive from the Trump administration seeks to change the rules for asylum seekers, with the purported goal of "strengthening asylum procedures".  The proposed changes seem likely to make it more difficult for people to claim asylum.