If you or a loved one paid an immigration bond to secure release from ICE custody, you may be wondering what happens after the case ends — especially if the case was terminated, closed, or the person has even become a U.S. citizen. The good news is that in most cases, the person who paid the bond (the obligor ) can request a refund or a release of collateral. What Is an Immigration Bond? An immigration bond is money paid to ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to gu

USCIS recently released a policy update (November 3, 2025)  clarifying how “admission”  and “parole”  are defined when applying for a green card under INA § 245(a). This guidance is effective 11/02/25. Feedback is due 12/03/25. So, many people are wondering whether this new guidance affects U visa holders , particularly those who originally entered the U.S. without inspection under INA § 212(a)(6)(A) for an unlawful entry into the U.S . Below, we explain what the update mea

A significant update to the naturalization process has occurred, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the...

On September 8, 2025 , in a distinct 6–3 ruling , the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a temporary restraining order  that had previously...

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Certain categories of employment authorization documents (EADs) are eligible for automatic extensions upon the submission of an...