Breaking: Immigration Courts Ending Bond Hearings—What It Means
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam explains a major change affecting immigrants in detention:
immigration courts can no longer hold bond hearings for noncitizens who entered the U.S. without inspection. Learn what this new policy means, how ICE parole works, recent legal challenges, and what families should know about mandatory detention. Read more.
Asylum Pending & Child Turning 21? Don’t Miss These Actions
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam answers a critical question many clients face:
What happens if your child beneficiary turns 21 while your asylum application is still pending? Learn how the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) can protect your child’s eligibility, the key documents required, and important deadlines to avoid losing benefits. Read more.
Naturalization- Change in Testing: What you need to know?
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam breaks down the major changes to the U.S. naturalization test recently announced by USCIS.
Starting October 20, 2025, applicants will face a new testing system with a larger question pool and higher passing requirements. If you’re planning to apply for U.S. citizenship, now is the time to understand how this change could affect you. Read more.
3 Essential Estate Documents Every Immigrant Should Have
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam explains three vital estate planning documents every immigrant should consider having in today’s unpredictable immigration climate.
Learn why a basic will, durable power of attorney, and medical advance directives (healthcare power of attorney & living will) are crucial to protect your family, finances, and medical decisions—especially for immigrants and foreign nationals in the U.S. Read more.
EB-2 Green Card Delay: Smart Strategies While You Wait
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam explains what applicants can do when their EB-2 employment-based petition (I-140) is approved but their priority date is not yet current.
Learn two smart strategies to maintain lawful status, avoid bars to admissibility, and keep your green card journey on track while waiting for visa availability. Read more.
Is U.S. Immigration About to Flip? 3 Trends to Watch
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam examines three emerging micro-trends that may cause a reversal in U.S. immigration law and policy.
Learn how reverse brain drain, mass deportations, and shifting global geopolitics could reshape immigration in the years ahead—and why these developments matter for immigrants, employers, and policymakers alike. Read more.
Asylum in Removal Proceedings: Why Corroborating Evidence Matters
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam explains the critical role of corroborating evidence in asylum cases during removal proceedings.
Learn why supporting documents are often required, how lack of evidence can impact credibility, and what steps applicants can take to strengthen their claims in immigration court. Read more.
EB-2 National Interest Waiver: Understanding the Second Prong Requirement
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam explains the second prong of the EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and how foreign nationals can demonstrate they are well-positioned to advance their work in the United States.
Learn what “well-positioned” means under the Matter of Dhanasar framework, the types of evidence USCIS looks for, and common mistakes applicants make when presenting their NIW petitions. Read more.
EB2 National Interest Waiver: How to Prove Substantial Merit & National Importance
In this episode of U.S. Immigrant Journey: Opportunities and Challenges, Attorney Edwin Fogam explains the EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and how foreign nationals can qualify for a U.S. green card without an employer, job offer, or labor certification.
Learn what “substantial merit” and “national importance” mean, how to demonstrate them, and the types of evidence that strengthen your NIW petition. Read more.
