Law Office of Jeffrey Thompson

02/03/2026

TPS UPDATE: As of February 3, 2026, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians.

Current Status & Recent Developments:

Court Order (Feb 2, 2026): Judge Ana C. Reyes of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., issued a temporary stay halting the termination of TPS for Haiti, which was scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. on February 3.

Immediate Effect:

This ruling allows current Haitian TPS holders to continue living and working in the U.S. while the lawsuit challenging the termination is litigated.

01/24/2026

01/23/2026

Humanitarian parole offers temporary U.S. protection, but adjustment of status to permanent residency requires meeting three hard eligibility requirements: sufficient financial support at or above federal poverty guidelines, medical admissibility through a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, and background clearance with full disclosure of any criminal history.

File Form I-485 with all required documentation before your parole expires, since processing delays in 2026 mean cases take months or longer. Submit everything upfront rather than waiting for requests for evidence, attend your biometrics appointment on the scheduled date, and notify USCIS immediately if you move. Small errors—filing to the wrong address, missing deadlines, or omitting court records—delay approval significantly or result in denial.

https://jeffreyathompsonlaw.com/how-to-adjust-status-from-humanitarian-parole-to-permanent/

01/19/2026

Arriving aliens seeking permanent residency must file Form I-485 to adjust status while physically in the United States, requiring confirmation of eligibility category, a visa number to be available, and submission to the correct USCIS field office with certified documents and professional translations.

The process involves biometrics appointments, medical examinations, background checks, and interviews that typically take 8 to 36 months depending on your field office, with common delays stemming from missing documents, medical issues, or inconsistencies between your application and interview statements. One filing error, missed deadline, or translation omission destroys your receipt date and forces you to restart entirely. Consulting an immigration attorney protects your case against rejection and ensures proper preparation for each stage.

https://jeffreyathompsonlaw.com/how-to-handle-arriving-aliens-and-adjustment-of-status/

01/16/2026

TPS offers temporary work authorization and deportation protection but does not lead to permanent residency, while adjustment of status provides a pathway to obtaining a green card if you have an approved immigrant petition and meet eligibility requirements.

Your entry method determines your options: those who entered legally on a valid visa can adjust status within the U.S., but those who entered without inspection typically must pursue consular processing abroad, which can trigger re-entry bars lasting years. Success requires precision in completing forms, gathering all required documents before filing, attending your biometrics appointment without fail, and preparing thoroughly for your interview if scheduled.

https://jeffreyathompsonlaw.com/how-to-navigate-tps-and-adjustment-of-status-process/