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A full service immigration law firm in Northern Virginia providing professional and high quality representation to individuals, families, students, companies, and employees in immigration matters for more than two decades!

10/19/2026

According to a breaking report from The Washington Post, federal officials are shifting toward a more measured approach on key immigration and humanitarian protections as the November 2026 midterm elections draw near.

While the administration has previously scaled back various humanitarian protections, recent developments indicate temporary reprieves for specific groups facing imminent expiration of status—such as Ukrainian immigrants slated to lose protections. Analysts note that political pressures ahead of the midterms and concerns over workforce impacts in key industries are influencing how federal agencies handle upcoming enforcement and extension deadlines.

Immigrants, employers, and legal practitioners monitoring humanitarian relief and temporary protected status guidelines should stay updated as policy shifts continue to unfold.

For more U.S. immigration updates and legal information, follow Johnson & Masumi. For legal assistance, visit the link in our bio.

10/16/2026

🚨Can they take Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's citizenship away? This is what I think.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has finalized its rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorization ...
10/15/2026

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has finalized its rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorization for individuals with expiring work permits who file renewal applications.

Under this finalized policy, timely filed Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applications submitted on or after October 30, 2025, no longer automatically extend work authorization past the card's printed expiration date. DHS rejected public feedback warning of potential job losses, stating that eliminating automatic extensions is necessary to ensure USCIS conducts updated background vetting and eligibility reviews before granting continued work rights.

This major shift directly affects adjustment-of-status applicants, certain H-4 spouses, and specific employment-based categories relying on EAD renewals. Without automatic extensions, applicants risk temporary employment gaps if USCIS does not process renewals before current cards expire. Affected workers and employers must plan renewal timelines far in advance, as timely filing alone can no longer protect work authorization during agency backlogs.

If you want to learn more or understand how this update may apply to your situation, book a consultation through the link in our bio.

10/14/2026

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalized a rule eliminating automatic extensions of employment authorization for individuals with expiring work permits who file renewal applications.

Under the finalized policy, which solidifies previous changes, timely filed Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applications submitted on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer automatically extend work authorization past the printed expiration date. DHS rejected public feedback warning of potential job losses, stating that the elimination of automatic extensions is necessary to allow USCIS to conduct updated background vetting and eligibility reviews before granting continued work rights.

This shift heavily impacts adjustment-of-status applicants, certain asylum applicants, and other categories relying on EAD renewals. Without automatic extensions, applicants risk temporary employment gaps if USCIS does not process renewals before current cards expire. Affected workers and employers should plan renewal timelines far in advance.

For more U.S. immigration updates and legal information, follow Johnson & Masumi. For legal assistance, visit the link in our bio.

Recent policy shifts and a surge in federal denaturalization actions have left many eligible green card holders wonderin...
10/13/2026

Recent policy shifts and a surge in federal denaturalization actions have left many eligible green card holders wondering whether it is safe to apply for U.S. citizenship. With the Department of Justice and USCIS scaling up investigations into naturalization fraud and historical misrepresentations, caution across immigrant communities is understandable.

It is important to recognize that denaturalization remains legally rigorous and rare, typically focused on individuals with severe willful concealment, fraudulent identity documents, or undisclosed criminal backgrounds. However, the current enforcement environment means that USCIS is scrutinizing naturalization applications (Form N-400) with heightened intensity. Because filing for citizenship opens your entire historical immigration file—dating back to your original green card application—any discrepancies, conflicting employment histories, or past filing errors can trigger heavy inquiries or delays.

For eligible permanent residents with clean, consistent records, naturalization remains the ultimate way to secure full legal rights, including voting and a U.S. passport. However, applicants must ensure absolute accuracy across all historical documents before filing.

If you want to learn more or understand how this update may apply to your situation, book a consultation through the link in our bio.

10/13/2026

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has suspended PERM labor certification processing for major technology companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, alongside several other IT services firms. The PERM process serves as the mandatory first step for most employer-sponsored green card applications.

According to federal reports, new applications from these specific companies are currently blocked, and pending cases have been placed on hold amid federal compliance reviews and investigations into foreign worker hiring practices. While this sudden enforcement action halts new filings for these corporations, immigration officials have confirmed that existing employee work authorizations remain unaffected.

Foreign professionals, employers, and employment-based green card applicants navigating corporate sponsorship should monitor these developments closely as federal reviews continue.

For more U.S. immigration updates and legal information, follow Johnson & Masumi. For legal assistance, visit the link in our bio.

10/12/2026

One of the wildest changes by this administration.

10/10/2026

A citizenship application reviews your whole immigration history. For most people that’s fine, but for some it can open the door to serious problems.

⚠️ Why you should prepare carefully: The process is stricter now. It includes a harder civics test, closer review of “good moral character,” and more scrutiny at interviews. USCIS now checks social media for some applicants and does neighborhood investigations in certain cases.

🚩 Talk to a lawyer BEFORE you file if you’ve ever:
-Been arrested, cited, or charged with anything, even if it was dismissed
-Lied on any immigration form, or claimed to be a U.S. citizen
-Spent long periods outside the U.S.
-Owed back taxes or missed child support
-Voted or registered to vote in a U.S. election

Questions about your immigration case? Contact the immigration lawyers at Johnson & Masumi to schedule a consultation. Call us at 703-506-1400 or email [email protected]

Not intended to be legal advice.

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Immigration courts are now running “mega master” hearings: 100+ people in one session, most without lawyers. Hearing dat...
10/10/2026

Immigration courts are now running “mega master” hearings: 100+ people in one session, most without lawyers. Hearing dates are being moved up years early, often with little notice, and people who miss them are being ordered deported in absentia. People are also reporting hearings moved to new locations, sometimes with the judge on a screen and no lawyers or observers in the room.

When nobody is watching, rights are easier to ignore. So know your rights, and check your court date every week (call 1-800-898-7180 or use the EOIR online portal). If you can, show up and observe. Immigration court is open to the public.

Having an approved Form I-130 is a major milestone, but it is important to understand what it actually means for your gr...
10/09/2026

Having an approved Form I-130 is a major milestone, but it is important to understand what it actually means for your green card journey.

An approved I-130 Petition for Alien Relative establishes that a qualifying relationship exists between you and your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member. However, an I-130 approval alone does not give you legal status, work authorization, or protection from deportation.

What happens next depends on your preference category, your priority date, and your current location. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens have immigrant visas available immediately, while family preference categories must wait for their priority date to become current on the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. Once a visa is available, applicants currently inside the U.S. who meet specific eligibility criteria may apply for Adjustment of Status using Form I-485. Those living outside the U.S., or ineligible to adjust domestically, will complete Consular Processing through a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.

Understanding where your case stands in line and choosing the correct pathway is critical to avoiding delays or unlawful presence issues.

If you want to learn more or understand how this update may apply to your situation, book a consultation through the link in our bio.

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