The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made a big rule change in late 2025 that ended the automatic extension many people used to rely on when they filed EAD renewals on or after October 30, 2025. That means if you...
On its official website, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that several immigration-related fees will increase in Fiscal Year 2026 due to inflation adjustments required under H.R. 1. This update does not apply to every form—only certain benefit requests...
The future of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) remains uncertain, but as of January 17, 2025, the legal status of the program stays intact. A U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled parts of DACA unlawful but allowed existing...
As an immigrant myself and now an immigration attorney and founder of Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers, I understand the stress and uncertainty that come with facing an immigration court hearing. Recently, there has been a troubling increase in ICE...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a controversial new law that will restrict the purchase of real estate by certain foreign nationals. The law goes into effect September 1, 2025, and could have serious consequences for individuals from a list of...
At Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers, we help immigrants in all 50 states make America their home. Each month, we hear from families and individuals with immigration questions shaped by changing laws, news headlines, and immigration policies. In May 2025,...
🚨Nueva política del DHS: detección de contenido antisemita en redes sociales We want to keep you informed about important immigration policy updates that may affect you or your loved ones. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new...
>The U.S. immigration system is in crisis. The Justice Department has fired multiple immigration judges, worsening an already record-breaking backlog of 3+ million cases. The move has drawn criticism, especially as former President Donald Trump promises mass deportations if re-elected....
The Justice Department has fired multiple immigration judges, even as the case backlog exceeds 3 million. The move has sparked outrage from the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ), which called it "illogical"—especially as President Donald Trump promises mass deportations....
The new presidency means big changes are on the horizon for immigration law. If you're feeling uncertain about what these changes could mean for your immigration status, deportation concerns, or future opportunities in the U.S., you're not alone. But the...
