Girard Immigration Law

06/12/2026

¡Felicidades a México por su victoria de 2-0 en el primer partido de la Copa del Mundo!

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 during the first official match of the 2026 World Cup.

05/26/2026

USCIS has released a new memo that could make it much harder for many people to get a green card through adjustment of status inside the United States. The memo says USCIS officers should only approve these cases in “extraordinary circumstances,” which is a major change from how these cases have traditionally been handled. It is also a violation of the clear language of the immigration laws.

To be clear, this is a policy change. It is not a change of the immigration laws. Right now, there are still many unanswered questions. We do not yet know how USCIS plans to apply this policy, when it could take effect, or whether it will actually be enforced the way the memo suggests. We also expect lawsuits challenging the policy in court.

If you have a pending adjustment of status case or were planning to file one, it is important to stay informed. Our office is closely monitoring this situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the....

05/06/2026

USCIS Implements New Security Vetting Process Causing Delays in Many Immigration Cases

If you or your family are seeing unusually long delays for processing your immigration cases, you are not alone. USCIS has recently implemented a new security

03/31/2026

If you are afraid to file for citizenship because of the civics test or the English language requirement, there are many organizations that offer classes, including your local libraries. Here is one of those opportunities.

Free 10 week class for citizenship test preparation starts May 4th with the Kansas City Public Library

A FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library. The offered classes last ten weeks and include coursework focused on the English language, American history, and civics knowledge needed to pass the naturalization interview and exam. Adults 18 and older are welcome to participate i...

01/14/2026

Knowledge is power when it comes to your immigration rights. This post explains what to be prepared for and what you should (and should not) do if ICE comes to town

As ICE agents swarm to Minneapolis, Minnesota and continue to terrorize the community, many people are wondering when, or if, they will come to Kansas City.

01/13/2026

https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

All individuals in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status.  The following information can help you protect yourself and your

01/06/2026

USCIS Pause on Immigration Applications for Certain Countries: What Is Going On

In late 2025 and early 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a significant pause on the adjudication of immigration benefit

01/05/2026

We are monitoring the changing circumstances in Venezuela. As of now, we do not know how this will affect current immigration cases in the the U.S. If you have questions about your case, please contact us at (913) 210-0939

https://girardimmigration.com/current-situation-in-venezuela-what-it-means-and-doesnt-mean-for-immigration-cases/

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