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The rules surrounding immigration shift frequently, but one tenet remains constant: missing your TPS renewal window can jeopardize everything you’ve worked for. If you’re in the United States under temporary protected status (TPS), staying up to date with your re-registration isn’t optional; it’s essential. Each redesignation period or extension granted by the Department of Homeland […]

During his presidential term, the Biden administration created several programs to enable vulnerable individuals to seek safety in the U.S. through a process called humanitarian parole. The Trump administration promptly attacked these life-saving processes, which have been embroiled in court since, leaving thousands of families in legal and financial uncertainty. At the Law Office of

If you are involved with the U.S. immigration system, you have likely seen references to the alien registration number, often abbreviated as “A-number.” A noncitizen’s A-number, issued to applicants for long-term status in the U.S., serves as the noncitizen’s identifier as they interact with immigration-focused government agencies, like U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S.

If you are not a U.S. citizen but live in the United States, you are likely subject to alien registration requirements. These registration requirements help the U.S. government track noncitizens living within the country. In April 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced changes to the requirements, including creating a new registration form, clarifying

Can my green card be revoked—and could I face deportation?Yes. U.S. lawful permanent residents can lose their green cards and even be deported for reasons including criminal convictions (especially aggravated felonies or crimes involving moral turpitude), abandoning residency (e.g., living abroad without a reentry permit or failing to pay U.S. taxes), or fraud/misrepresentation in the

Temporary protected status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals underwent significant changes in 2025. Following a series of legal and administrative actions, the Venezuela TPS landscape shifted significantly, and the consequences of misunderstanding your current designation could be serious. At The Law Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh, we’re here to help you understand your rights, avoid costly

If you discover that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained a family member, uncertainty about what will happen next and, for many, where your detained loved one is being held can feel paralyzing. Yet, when ICE detains a loved one, you may have more options than you realize. One of the first steps

One of the early acts of the 2025 Congress was to pass the Laken Riley Act, which compels Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws, to take noncitizens charged with certain crimes into federal custody. As a result of the act, ICE has more power to hold individuals in

When an immigrant is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), your first concern is usually to get them released and back home. Yet, you may quickly begin to wonder whether and how they can remain in the U.S. legally. One option is to apply for adjustment of status—to apply for a green card