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INSIGHTS & UPDATES

Immigration Law Insights & Updates

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Welcome to the Delgado Purdy Law blog: plain-language answers to the immigration questions our clients actually ask, alongside the 2026 policy updates that change how cases move. Immigration law shifts constantly: filing fees, processing times, USCIS guidance, court rulings, and lottery dates all move from one year to the next. We write to make those changes readable, in the four languages our clients speak: English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. No legalese for its own sake. Just clear explanations from attorneys who cover the full immigration spectrum.

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An international student reading a notice on a tablet on a quiet campus walkwayNews & Policy UpdatesJune 30, 2026Due Process and International Student EnforcementWhen a student visa or SEVIS record is terminated, due process matters. What F-1 students should know about their rights and options. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A brass scale of justice and a case file on a courtroom tableNews & Policy UpdatesJune 9, 2026Oversight and the Cost of Mass DeportationsLarge-scale deportation programs raise real fiscal and legal oversight questions. A measured look at what accountability means here. Schedule a consultation.Read the article An attorney sitting with a closed case file on her deskNews & Policy UpdatesMay 12, 2026What a USCIS Hold on Applications From High-Risk Countries Means for YouA USCIS hold on applications from certain countries can delay your case. What holds mean and how to protect your filing. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A World Cup volunteer wearing a credential lanyard outside a stadiumNews & Policy UpdatesApril 21, 2026B-1 Visa Eligibility for FIFA World Cup 2026 VolunteersCan you volunteer at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on a B-1 visa? What the business visitor category allows and how to plan. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A closed office door beside an empty federal building corridorNews & Policy UpdatesMarch 24, 2026What Happens to Immigration When the Government Shuts DownA government shutdown affects immigration agencies differently. Which offices stay open, which pause, and how it affects your case. Schedule a consultation.Read the article Two men reviewing building plans at a construction siteInvestor & Business VisasMarch 10, 2026EB-5 Minimum Investment in 2026: What's Changing and Why the Numbers MoveEB-5 minimum investment in 2026: how the standard and TEA thresholds, set-asides, and inflation adjustments actually work. Schedule a consultation with us.Read the article A couple reviewing case documents with an attorney in her officeNews & Policy UpdatesFebruary 24, 2026U.S. Immigration Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and VenezuelansThe CHNV parole framework for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans: history, how it worked, and today's uncertainty. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A young graduate in a stole looking out over a city skylineHumanitarian & AsylumFebruary 10, 2026DACA and the DREAM Act: Current Status in 2026DACA current status in 2026: renewals, initial applications, and ongoing litigation, explained plainly. Get case-specific guidance. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A family holding each other in an airport arrivals hallFamily ImmigrationJanuary 27, 2026Family Green Card Processing Times in 2026How long does a family green card take in 2026? Understand immediate relatives, preference categories, priority dates and the Visa Bulletin. Consult us.Read the article Two professionals reviewing petition documents in a meeting roomEmployment ImmigrationJanuary 13, 2026The H-1B Modernization Rule: An Employer's GuideThe H-1B modernization rule explained for employers: specialty-occupation, cap-gap, registration, and compliance changes. Schedule a consultation with us.Read the article Travelers walking with luggage toward the inspection booths in an airport arrivals hallNews & Policy UpdatesDecember 9, 2025Can Immigration Stop You at an Airport? What CBP Can and Cannot DoCan immigration stop you at the airport? What CBP can do in secondary inspection, your rights, and what green card and visa holders should know. Talk to us.Read the article An immigration renewal form and a pen on a deskCitizenship & NaturalizationNovember 11, 2025What to Do If Your Green Card Has ExpiredYour green card expired but your status did not. Learn how I-90 renewal, the I-551 stamp, work, and travel work, and when to call us. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A man reading a letter at his kitchen tableCitizenship & NaturalizationOctober 14, 2025Marijuana, DUI & Other Bars to CitizenshipMarijuana, DUIs, unpaid taxes and old arrests can bar or delay naturalization even for longtime residents. Learn how good moral character works. Consult us.Read the article A man standing with his arms crossed beside a windowHumanitarian & AsylumSeptember 16, 2025Filing for VAWA: Can a Man Use the Violence Against Women Act?Can a man file VAWA? Yes. The Violence Against Women Act is gender-neutral. Learn who qualifies and how confidentiality protects you. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A student reviewing university program materials at a tableEmployment ImmigrationAugust 19, 2025Day 1 CPT Explained: What It Is, Which Universities Allow It, and the Real RisksDay 1 CPT explained: how it works, which universities offer it, and the USCIS scrutiny and risks students should weigh first. Schedule a consultation today.Read the article Adults talking together in a living room over coffeeEmployment ImmigrationJuly 8, 2025Exploring Post-J-1 Visa Options for Au PairsAu pair J-1 visa options after your program ends: change of status, the two-year home residency rule, and waivers. Schedule a consultation with us today.Read the article The downtown Atlanta skyline behind a columned courthouseNews & Policy UpdatesJune 24, 2025Atlanta Immigration: What's Different in GeorgiaThe Atlanta immigration court has a reputation of its own. What's different for immigrants in Georgia, and why it matters. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A mother reading with her son, who uses a wheelchairFamily ImmigrationJune 10, 2025My U.S. Citizen Child Has a Disability. Can I Get a Green Card?A U.S. citizen child can petition for a parent at 21. Learn the 21-year rule, how a child's disability fits in, and hardship and waiver context. Schedule today.Read the article An employer shaking hands with a candidate across a deskEmployment ImmigrationMay 20, 2025Employer's Liability as a Green Card Sponsor: What Every Business Should KnowPERM sponsorship comes with real obligations, costs, and liabilities for employers. Know what you take on before you sponsor. Schedule a consultation.Read the article An hourglass and a desk calendar beside an open case binderNews & Policy UpdatesApril 29, 2025How Long Does an Immigration Case Take? A 2026 Guide by Case TypeHow long does an immigration case take? General 2026 ranges by case type: green cards, citizenship, work visas, asylum, removal. Talk to us.Read the article Two women of different generations sharing a meal at homeFamily ImmigrationApril 15, 2025Can I Help My Daughter and Granddaughter Get a Green Card?Yes. U.S. citizens and residents can petition for adult children. Learn the F1–F4 family preference categories, derivatives, and wait times. Schedule today.Read the article An attorney making notes over an employment case fileEmployment ImmigrationMarch 11, 2025INA 245(k): Getting an Employment Green Card After Working Without AuthorizationINA 245(k) can let employment-based applicants adjust status despite certain status and work violations under 180 days. Learn how. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A woman reviewing petition paperwork alone at a tableFamily ImmigrationFebruary 25, 2025My Spouse Won't Sign the Joint I-751 Petition. What Now?If your spouse won't sign the joint I-751 to remove conditions, you may still qualify for a waiver. Learn the divorce, good-faith, and abuse options today.Read the article Folded hands beside case documents and a set of scales on a deskNews & Policy UpdatesJanuary 28, 20255 Most Common Reasons Immigration Applications Get DeniedThe five most common reasons immigration applications get denied (incomplete forms, missed deadlines, inadmissibility and more) and how to avoid each.Read the article A magnifying glass over a checklist of ticked boxesEmployment ImmigrationJanuary 14, 2025Common PERM Audit Triggers and How to Avoid ThemWhat triggers a DOL PERM audit, from special requirements to layoffs, and how to prevent one. Protect your labor certification. Schedule a consultation with us.Read the article A border officer returning documents to a driver at an inspection boothEmployment ImmigrationDecember 3, 2024TN Visas Explained for Canadian and Mexican ProfessionalsThe TN visa explained for Canadian and Mexican professionals under USMCA: eligibility, qualifying jobs, and how to apply. Schedule a consultation today.Read the article A laptop on a table showing a video call with a woman wavingFamily ImmigrationNovember 12, 2024Is a Proxy or Virtual Marriage Valid for Immigration?Does USCIS accept a proxy or online marriage for a green card? Learn the consummation requirement and how the rule is applied. Schedule a consultation today.Read the article A skilled worker operating a drill press in a workshopEmployment ImmigrationOctober 15, 2024EB-3: Are You Eligible for an Employment Green Card?EB-3 employment green card eligibility: skilled worker, professional, and other worker categories, PERM steps, and real timelines. Schedule a consultation.Read the article An immigration attorney reviewing a case file at her deskNews & Policy UpdatesSeptember 10, 202410 Reasons to Hire an Immigration LawyerDo you really need an immigration attorney? Ten concrete reasons, from avoiding denials to protecting your status, that make the difference. Consult us.Read the article Two professionals reviewing labor certification paperwork togetherEmployment ImmigrationAugust 20, 2024Should I Hire an Immigration Attorney for the PERM Process?PERM is unforgiving, and one small mistake can cost years. See why counsel matters for labor certification and when to get help. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A caregiver playing with a young child at homeEmployment ImmigrationJuly 23, 2024Can I Help My Nanny Get a Green Card?Yes. A family can sponsor a nanny or household employee for a green card through PERM and EB-3. Here is how the process works. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A boutique owner standing with her arms crossed in her shopInvestor & Business VisasJune 18, 2024Exploring the E-2 Visa: Eligibility, Benefits, and LiabilitiesE-2 visa eligibility explained: treaty country, substantial investment, and the benefits and limitations before you invest. Schedule a consultation with us.Read the article A woman welcoming a family at the door of a homeHumanitarian & AsylumMay 28, 2024Asylum vs. Refugee: The DifferenceAsylum vs. refugee: the difference explained clearly: same protection, different starting point. Learn which path applies and schedule a consultation.Read the article A couple filling out paperwork together at their tableFamily ImmigrationMay 7, 2024How Do I Apply for a Marriage Green Card?A step-by-step guide to the marriage green card: I-130, adjustment vs. consular processing, the I-864 affidavit, and the interview. Schedule a consultation.Read the article An attorney and an employer reviewing a labor certification file at a conference tableEmployment ImmigrationApril 9, 2024What Is the PERM Process? A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers and EmployeesPERM labor certification explained: prevailing wage, recruitment, ETA-9089, the I-140. How the employment green card process works. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A woman talking with someone across a table at homeFamily ImmigrationMarch 19, 2024Marriage Visa vs. Fiancé Visa: Which Path Is Right for Us?CR-1/IR-1 spousal visa or K-1 fiancé visa? Compare timeline, cost, where you marry, and work authorization to pick the right path. Schedule a consultation.Read the article An immigration attorney listening to a client across a deskNews & Policy UpdatesFebruary 13, 2024Why Hire an Immigration AttorneyWhy hire an immigration attorney? In a fast-changing 2026 system, the right counsel protects your case from costly mistakes. Schedule a consultation.Read the article A woman welcoming a family with children at a doorwayHumanitarian & AsylumJanuary 16, 2024Understanding the Asylum Process: A Comprehensive GuideA plain-language asylum process guide: affirmative vs. defensive, the one-year deadline, the interview, and work permits. Schedule a consultation to start.Read the article

BROWSE BY TOPIC

Seven categories, mapped to the work we actually do.

Every article lives in one of seven categories, each tied to a practice area so you can move straight from reading to representation.

Family Immigration

Marriage green cards, K-1 visas, family petitions, and processing-time updates.

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Employment Immigration

Work visas, PERM, and employer-sponsored green cards.

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Investor & Business Visas

EB-5, E-2, and L-1 strategy for founders and investors.

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Citizenship & Naturalization

N-400, the citizenship test, and bars to citizenship.

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Deportation Defense

Removal proceedings, bond, cancellation, and appeals.

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Humanitarian & Asylum

Asylum, U visas, VAWA, TPS, DACA, and criminal waivers.

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News & Policy Updates

Breaking USCIS news and policy commentary.

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Immigration policy changes fast. Get our plain-language updates when they publish, in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

READING ISN'T REPRESENTATION

An article is a starting point. Your case deserves a conversation.

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