Beyori Uribe Valencia

During times of immigration uncertainty, many people turn to social media, community groups, or friends and relatives for advice. However, not all information shared is accurate. Some immigration myths have been repeated for years, and although they may sound harmless, they can seriously put your case, your stability, and your family’s future at risk. Misinformation can lead to rushed decisions, legal mistakes, and false expectations. That is why it is important to understand the truth behind...

USCIS released a new policy memorandum (PM‑602‑0199), and it’s already raising questions for many applicants pursuing adjustment of status under INA § 245(a). That is for people applying for a green card without leaving the U.S. The key takeaway is: USCIS will now apply a more robust discretionary review to most adjustment of status applications. In other words, meeting the basic eligibility requirements on the I‑485 form is no longer the end of the analysis. Before, people who entered the...

Over the years, DACA has provided thousands of young immigrants—often called Dreamers—with a fragile sense of security: the ability to work legally, build a future, and avoid deportation, at least temporarily. With the latest court decision, that protection just became more uncertain. New Immigration Decision Weakens DACA Protections On April 24, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a precedent decision that could significantly impact DACA recipients facing removal...