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Paying USCIS Fees? Important Update
USCIS now accepts ACH debit via Form G-1650. Avoid delays from rejected credit card payments with Powers Immigration Law’s filing fee guidance.

Tanya Powers
Sep 12 min read
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USCIS Issues Major Policy Update on Family-Based Immigrant Visa Petitions
On August 1, 2025, USCIS issued updated policy guidance for family-based immigrant visa petitions, clarifying eligibility requirements, documentation standards, interview triggers, and the potential for removal proceedings. This update aims to enhance consistency and prevent fraud in the I-130 process. Learn what this means for petitioners and their loved ones.

Tanya Powers
Aug 24 min read
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What You Need to Know About USCIS’s Notice to Appear (NTA) Policy
Did you know USCIS can now issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) in more cases than before? If your immigration application is denied, it could lead to removal proceedings. At Powers Immigration Law, we break down what this means for you and share tips on how to stay protected.

Tanya Powers
Jun 233 min read
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Changes to USCIS Filing Fees
USCIS changed the filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization forms and also released new versions of several forms.

Tanya Powers
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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Beware of Immigration Marriage Fraud: Protecting Your Future
While legitimate cross-border marriages are a beautiful testament to love . . . immigration marriage fraud is a serious offense that can ...

Tanya Powers
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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Expedite Requests with USCIS
USCIS will consider expedite requests on a case-by-case basis and has complete discretion whether to grant the request or not.

Tanya Powers
Jul 26, 20223 min read
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DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP FOR LPR CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENS
If you are a U.S. citizen and have children under the age of 18 years old living in the United States who are LPRs living in ...

Tanya Powers
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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