Immigration Law Offices of Jennifer Doerrie

06/06/2026

Some good news on a Friday for once. However, keep in mind that this decision affects the pause on U.S. adjudictions. It is different from the 75 country ban affecting consular processing abroad.

A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country.

05/22/2026

Are you hearing that adjustment of status in the United States is now gone? That is not accurate.

This morning, USCIS released a policy memo purporting to place further limitations on who is eligible to adjust their status in the United States rather than through consular processing. The memo largely focuses on adjustment of status as a discretionary benefit and reminds adjudicators to fully weigh positive and negative equities.

In spite of what is being reported in some media and even on some immigration law social media accounts and list servs, it doesn't appear to me that this memo significantly changes or eliminates adjustment of status for most of those eligible for adjustment. Rather, it reminds applicants and adjudicators of the evidentiary burden to demonstrate that the applicant merits a favorable exercise of discretion after full and careful consideration of the positive and negative equities.

This is a developing issue, so I'll keep monitoring it and updating as more information becomes available. Should you have questions or concerns about adjustment of status or any immigration legal matter, I encourage you to contact my office or that of one of my licensed and experienced immigration attorney colleagues.

USCIS is applying long-standing law and prior court decisions to require certain aliens with temporary visas who decide they want to permanently reside in the U.S. to return to their home countries to apply for permanent visas through the U.S. Department of State.

We're returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly.

Here’s what you should know: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-will-grant-adjustment-of-status-only-in-extraordinary

04/30/2026

https://salinas.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-andrea-salinas-leads-15-colleagues-letter-demanding-answers-daca-renewal

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led 15 of her colleagues in a letter to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow, to request answers about why the Trump Administration is failing to process Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program renewals...

04/25/2026

Another reminder that DACA and other work permit renewal processing times have slowed considerably this winter and spring. We have several DACA renewals from November and December that have been pending more than 5 months now, and other colleagues are reporting similar delays. DACA beneficiaries are urged to renew 6 months prior to expiration, and those with other kinds of work permits should consider renewing a year in advance of their expiration dates.

03/28/2026

Hemos recibido muchas llamadas sobre ICE en los aeropuertos, y entendemos la preocupación.
La realidad es simple: Si tiene estatus legal y documentos válidos, puede viajar.
✔️ Ciudadanos: llevar pasaporte.
✔️ Con visa: pasaporte + I-94.
✔️ Permiso de trabajo: permiso + REAL ID.
✔️ DACA: permiso de trabajo + REAL ID.
✔️ Residentes: siempre con su green card.
⚠️ Si no tiene estatus legal, evite el aeropuerto, incluso para recoger a alguien.

03/27/2026

A reminder of the social media vetting requirement for additional non-immigrant visa applicants, including K (fiancée) and R (religious workers) taking effect Monday, March 30:

New federal screening measures are set to affect visa processing timelines, raising questions about oversight and administrative delays.

03/25/2026

Is it time to renew your work permit or resident card? Does it expire within the next 6 months (180 days)? If so, then it should be renewed right away if you are eligible to request a renewal. We are seeing longer USCIS processing times, even for DACA and other renewals that went through quickly in 2024 and 2025. DACA renewals in my office have been taking 4.5 to 5 months recently, and other renewals often are taking even longer.

Also remember that If you're 18 or older and are not a U.S. citizen, you are required to carry any documents showing your immigration status at all times. Failure to do so can result in misdemeanor criminal charges.

If you need assistance with document renewal or have questions about which document(s) you need to carry with you, please contact my office or one of my immigration attorney or BIA accredited representative colleagues for assistance.

03/11/2026

Last Friday's cancellation of commercial driver's licenses for holders of valid work permits who are not on H-2 or E-3 visas or already U.S. permanent residents or citizens has already been devastating to several of my DACA clients and their employers. Additionally, several clients with class C (regular) licenses whose expiration dates erroneously did not match the expiration dates on their work permits or visas report receiving cancellation notices and reverification requests from DMV as well.

If you are one of those affected, I am so sorry. Please be aware this is a state effort to comply with a new national law, and it is not related to any error or wrongdoing on your part.

While we continue to hope for a reasonable resolution to this matter, it unfortunately appears that any resolution will take many months. Of course, we will continue our advocacy efforts on this issue.

The deadline everyone in trucking has been watching finally arrived. On March 6, 2026, approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses

02/13/2026

A reminder for those on DACA from Immigrant Legal Resource Center.

SHARE to spread the word to DACA recipients! 📣 Wondering when to renew your DACA and what else you should consider when renewing? 👇

🗓️ DACA recipients should file a renewal at least **5 months** before their current DACA status expires. This should give USCIS enough time to process your request before your current DACA expires. Processing times for DACA renewals can change and it is important to stay connected with a qualified legal services provider to get informed on how long DACA renewals are taking and some renewals might take longer.

🚩 This could be the case where 1) there have been changes in the case, like a new arrest or conviction; 2) you are getting fee support from a legal service agency and they might need more time to process the payment; or 3) a recipient might be from a country that was listed as part of the travel ban countries, since there might be more scrutiny for these cases. A legal services provider can also help you assess any risks in your case given the rapid immigration policy changes.

📑🔍 If you have not spoken to a legal services provider in the last year, it is recommended that you get screened for other forms of relief while you renew your DACA. It is crucial to understand what other legal options you might have.

➡️ Stay informed! There will be changes to in the coming months, so stay tuned and follow us at for more guidance once that occurs.

02/09/2026