New USCIS “Extreme Vetting” in 2026: Why You Can’t Risk Filing Alone

A Major Shift in How USCIS Processes Your Case On March 30, 2026, USCIS announced a massive update to how they screen every person applying for immigration benefits. Under Executive Order 14161 (Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorist and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats), as well as Presidential Proclamations 10949 and 10998,…

ICE at Airports in 2026: What Immigrants Need to Know Before Traveling

ICE at Airports in 2026: What Immigrants Need to Know Before Traveling Recent reports confirm an increased ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) presence at airports across the United States, raising concerns for immigrants planning domestic or international travel. If you are not a U.S. citizen, even routine travel can carry risks-especially in the current enforcement…

“What is the phone number for Immigration in Boston?” An immigration lawyer answers

As an immigration lawyer in Boston, I’m often asked if I know the phone number for Immigration in Boston, Massachusetts? If you have a pending green card application or citizenship cases and you live in the Boston, Massachusetts-area, surely U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has a local phone number that you could call to inquire…