The types of immigration bonds most commonly confused include: Delivery Bond, Voluntary Departure Bond, and Order of Supervision Bond. In recent years, the CeBONDS (Cash Electronic Bonds Online) system introduced by ICE has further changed the methods by which bonds may be posted.

After your immigration application is denied by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), disappointment is certainly understandable, but it does not mean the matter is over. You still have the opportunity to request that USCIS review your case again through two procedures: a Motion to Reconsider and a Motion to Reopen.

The three immigration waivers—I-601, I-601A, and I-212—provide possible pathways for resolving immigration problems that may initially appear insurmountable, but they are by no means easy to obtain. All waivers require substantial supporting evidence, particularly detailed proof of family extreme hardship, often spanning medical, financial, emotional, and other dimensions.

In the process of applying for U.S. lawful permanent resident status (green card), whether your Form I-485 (Application to Adjust Status) is accepted depends on whether a visa number is available for your immigration category—i.e., whether your priority date is current.

If the applicant’s spouse was born in a different country, the applicant may choose to use the spouse’s country of birth for visa chargeability. This is known as “cross-chargeability” or “using the spouse’s country of birth” strategy.

Under U.S. immigration law, biological children, stepchildren, adopted children, and illegitimate children generally enjoy the same immigration benefits, though some distinctions apply in specific circumstances.

The EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) is a preferred U.S. employment-based immigration option for highly qualified professionals because it does not require employer sponsorship and offers procedural flexibility. Applicants must both qualify under the EB-2 category and satisfy a three-pronged national interest test.

Remarriage while a VAWA Petition is pending: If a VAWA self-petitioner remarries before Form I-360 approval, the petition must be denied by regulation, ending VAWA eligibility.

This article provides a comprehensive explanation of the role, scope of responsibilities, and specific procedures for seeking assistance from the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman), which operates under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

A USCIS denial can be discouraging, but it is not the end. You may still request a Motion to Reconsider or a Motion to Reopen, allowing USCIS to review its prior decision.

CSPA age calculation is now based on Chart A.

In the United States, immigration appeals generally fall into three categories: filing an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), appealing to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)—the higher authority over the immigration court system—or seeking judicial review in federal court. Each of these bodies has its own jurisdiction and procedures.

Under 18: USCIS follows precedent, so a parent abandoning LPR invalidates the child’s green card. Ages 18–21: depends on custody. Over 21: unaffected.