Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced her decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status designation of Ethiopia.  “Temporary Protected Status designations are time-limited and were never meant to be a ticket to permanent residency,” said a USCIS spokesperson. “Conditions in Ethiopia no longer pose a serious threat to the personal safety of returning Ethiopian nationals. Since the situation no longer meets the statutory requirements for a TPS designation,

A Step-by-Step Guide to Permanent Residency After Studying in America If you're an international student in the U.S. on an F-1 visa , you may be wondering if you can stay permanently after graduation. The answer? Yes—but only through certain immigration pathways. In this post, we break down the most common ways international students can obtain a U.S. green card, and what you need to do to start your journey toward permanent residency. Can International Students Get a Green C

Understanding Recent Changes and Legal Pathways Recent months have brought many questions from Nigerian nationals about their ability to obtain U.S. visas or citizenship. News reports and online discussions have created confusion and concern. This post aims to clarify the current U.S. immigration policies affecting Nigerians, highlight what remains unchanged, explain the upcoming policy changes effective January 1, 2026, and outline the legal pathways still available. What Ha

We want to confirm that  international travel always carries some level of risk for non-citizens , even when an individual holds a valid  Advance Parole document . While Advance Parole generally allows a person to request re-entry to the United States,  it does not guarantee admission , as final entry decisions are always made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the port of entry. Given the  current immigration enforcement climate and evolving policies , there is a