Naturalization Success in 2025: Mastering the N-400, Civics Test, and English Interview on Your First Try

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 23, 2025

Ace Your 2025 Naturalization: Pass the N-400, Civics Test & English Interview on the First Try For many permanent residents, becoming a U.S. citizen is the final—and most emotional—milestone in their immigration journey. Yet nearly 10 % of N-400 applicants...

Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing in 2025: Choosing the Fastest and Safest Road to Your Green Card

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 17, 2025

Find Your Fastest Green Card Route in 2025 Once an immigrant visa petition is approved—whether an I-130 for family, an I-140 for employment, or even an I-526E for investors—the next fork in the road is deciding between Adjustment of Status (AOS) inside the United...

Immigration Bond Hearings in 2025: Winning Release from ICE Detention

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025

Secure Your Freedom: Navigating 2025 ICE Bond Hearings Every day, thousands of immigrants are held in ICE custody awaiting court dates. Securing a timely immigration bond can mean the difference between fighting your case with family support or languishing in...

The I-864 Affidavit of Support in 2025: Meeting Income Rules, Using Joint Sponsors, and Avoiding Public-Charge Snags

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025

2025 I-864 Essentials: Income Thresholds, Joint Sponsors & Public-Charge Pitfalls Every family-based green-card case—and many employment cases involving relatives—hinges on a rock-solid Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. USCIS uses this contract to ensure the...

EB-1 Green Cards in 2025: Picking the Right Category for Extraordinary Ability, Professors, and Multinational Executives

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025

Charting Your Elite EB-1 Path in 2025 The EB-1 immigrant visa remains the fastest road to a U.S. green card. With no PERM labor-certification requirement and, for most countries, current priority dates, high-achievers can often adjust status—or consular process—within...

Temporary Protected Status Re-Designations: What to Know in 2025

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025

2025 TPS Re-Designations: Key Facts & Next Steps With global instability, DHS continues to extend and re-designate TPS for countries facing conflict or disaster. Here’s how nationals of Venezuela, Ukraine, Haiti, and others can stay lawful in 2025. 1. Initial vs....

TN Visas in 2025: Seamless Work Authorization for Canadian and Mexican Professionals

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025

2025 TN Visa Playbook for Canadian & Mexican Pros Under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA), TN status offers a fast track for 60+ professional occupations. Souza Law PLLC explains requirements, documentation, and border-crossing tips. 1. Eligible Occupations & Degree...

Qualifying for an EB-2 National-Interest Waiver: A Roadmap for Innovators

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025

Your 2025 Guide to the EB-2 National Interest Waiver The EB-2 NIW lets high-value professionals skip PERM if their work benefits the United States. Following the Dhanasar precedent and 2024 USCIS policy manual update, here’s how to build a winning case. 1. Three-Prong...

Asylum in 2025: Navigating the New Credible-Fear and Work-Permit Rules

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025

Your 2025 Asylum Playbook: Credible-Fear Interviews & Work-Permit Timing With global conflict and climate displacement on the rise, U.S. asylum law is evolving fast. Souza Law PLLC unpacks the latest procedures so applicants can seek protection—and peace of mind....

The 2025 K-1 Fiancé Visa Process: From Petition to Wedding Day

by Jackson de Souza | Jun 13, 2025

Your 2025 K-1 Visa Journey: Petition to “I Do” Planning a life together in the United States starts with understanding the K-1 fiancé visa. At Souza Law PLLC, we guide couples through each step so they can focus on the celebration—not the paperwork. 1. Eligibility...