The Meyerovich Law Blog
Plain-language guidance on green cards, asylum, VAWA, removal defense, and the immigration policy changes that affect real people and real families.
ICE Check-In for Asylum Applicants: What to Expect, What to Bring, and Why Preparation Matters
What actually happens at an ICE check-in — documents to bring, the $5,000 border fee, self-departure offers, ankle monitors, and a real case where preparation changed the outcome.
The O-1 Talent Visa: Extraordinary Ability Is an Evidence Problem, Not an Ego Test
You don't need to be a Nobel laureate to qualify. Real examples for engineers, founders, scientists and artists on how O-1A and O-1B evidence actually works — and why 2026 filings need to be complete from day one.
Haiti TPS Ended 2026: Work Permits, Deportation & Legal Options
Haiti's TPS designation ended July 27, 2026, and healthcare employers from Brooklyn to Boston are already feeling it. What former TPS holders should know about asylum deadlines, pending I-130s, and other relief.
B1/B2 Visa Revocation 2026: Up to 200,000 Visitors at Risk
AP reports the Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas tied to asylum applicants. What retrospective intent means for your case, and why revocation isn't the same as deportation.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to the U.S. From Ukraine, Russia, Uzbekistan, Georgia or Belarus
All five countries are on the CDC's high-risk list for dog rabies in 2026. Here's what documents, titers, and airport restrictions you need to know before you book nonrefundable tickets.
Birthright Citizenship Under New Pressure: Could a Parent's Immigration History Put a U.S.-Born Child's Citizenship at Risk?
A new executive order signed August 6, 2026 targets birthright citizenship in cases involving terrorism ties, foreign-government employment, and alleged citizenship fraud. Here's what changed, and why old immigration records matter more than ever.
Haiti TPS Is Ending. Could the Same Thing Happen to Ukrainians?
The Supreme Court let the Trump administration end TPS for Haiti and Syria. Ukraine's TPS runs through October 19, 2026, and Uniting for Ukraine re-parole has stalled — here's what that means and why waiting is risky.
Trump Administration Revives "Public Charge" Rule: Could Benefits Cost You Your Green Card?
Starting September 18, 2026, immigration officers may consider Medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits when deciding green card applications.
Employment Authorization Delays in 2026: Why Waiting Could Put Your Future at Risk
Long EAD processing times and expired work permits can disrupt jobs and families fast. What changed in 2026, and when a Mandamus lawsuit may help.
New Federal Court Ruling May Increase Deportation Risk for Some I-360 and I-130 Applicants
A June 2026 federal court ruling vacated the Administrative Closure Rule, changing how Immigration Court cases move forward while petitions remain pending with USCIS.
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