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USCIS Now Requires Electronic Payments for Immigration Forms
📢 Traducción al español abajo / Spanish translation below As of October 28, 2025 , U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now requires all immigration filing fees to be paid electronically . Checks and money orders are no longer accepted unless USCIS grants a specific exemption. If You Are Inside the United States Your payment options now depend on how you submit your application: If you file online: You can pay directly through your USCIS online account using
Hiedy Marcus
Oct 295 min read


New $100 Asylum Fees: What You Need to Know
📢 Traducción al español abajo / Spanish translation below With so many TikTok videos and social media posts spreading misinformation about asylum fees, we want to make sure our community has the facts directly from official sources: USCIS, the Federal Register, and the EOIR Payment Portal . Some people believe that everyone has to pay right now — that is not true . Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) , USCIS has created two new fees for certain asylum applicants.
Hiedy Marcus
Sep 296 min read


Understanding the Immigration Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”)
📢 Traducción al español abajo / Spanish translation below The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), enacted on July 4, 2025 , introduced...
Hiedy Marcus
Aug 57 min read


BIA’s Matter of Roque-Izada Decision Clarifies Jurisdiction for Cubans with I-220A: What It Means for Adjustment Under the Cuban Adjustment Act
📢 Traducción al español abajo / Spanish translation below In recent years, thousands of Cuban nationals have arrived at the southern...
Hiedy Marcus
Jun 259 min read


ICE Check-Ins & Immigration Court Detentions: What You Need to Know
📢 Traducción al español abajo / Spanish translation below At Marcus Law Firm, we are committed to helping our clients stay informed and...
Hiedy Marcus
Jun 37 min read


What the New BIA Decision in Matter of Q. Li Means for Cuban Immigrants with I-220A Releases
📢 Traducción al español abajo / Spanish translation below Overview: What is Matter of Q. Li? On May 15, 2025, the Board of...
Hiedy Marcus
May 214 min read


Federal Court Blocks Surprise Deportations to Third Countries: What the Nationwide Order Means for Immigrants
Para nuestros clientes hispanohablantes, incluimos una traducción completa de esta información en español al final de esta publicación....
Hiedy Marcus
May 16 min read


⚠️ TPS UPDATE FOR VENEZUELA – COURT TEMPORARILY STOPS TERMINATION
Traducción al español abajo / Spanish translation below There has been another important update about Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...
Hiedy Marcus
Apr 43 min read


Understanding Registration Requirements for Noncitizens in the U.S.
La traducción al español se encuentra más abajo. At Marcus Law Firm, we are committed to helping our clients understand their rights and...
Hiedy Marcus
Mar 267 min read


🚨 DHS Terminates CHNV Parole Programs — What You Need to Know
📌 Español: Desplácese hacia abajo para leer la versión en español. Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its...
Hiedy Marcus
Mar 256 min read


Breaking Immigration Update: DHS Terminates 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela
Updated February 5, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially terminated the October 3, 2023, designation of...
Hiedy Marcus
Feb 45 min read


New DHS Expedited Removal Rules and Parole Guidance—Find Out if You’re at Risk
Read the DHS Memorandum Here On January 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued updated guidance on expedited removal...
Hiedy Marcus
Jan 287 min read


Know Your Rights: Protect Yourself During Immigration Enforcement
Understanding your rights is crucial if you encounter Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or law enforcement officials. Knowing...
Hiedy Marcus
Jan 274 min read


Trump's 2025 Immigration Executive Orders: A Detailed Breakdown
In his first week back in office, President Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders that will significantly alter U.S....
Hiedy Marcus
Jan 237 min read


Bipartisan Call to Grant “Parole in Place” for Cuban Nationals with I-220A Forms
At Marcus Law Firm, we closely monitor legislative actions that impact immigration policy, particularly those affecting our Cuban...
Hiedy Marcus
Sep 24, 20244 min read


Keeping Families Together: An Overview of DHS’s Parole-in-Place Program and the Impact of Texas v. Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently launched the Keeping Families Together initiative, a parole-in-place program...
Hiedy Marcus
Aug 28, 20245 min read


Promoting Family Unity: New Immigration Actions by President Biden
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a series of new immigration actions aimed at promoting family unity and providing relief to...
Hiedy Marcus
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion in Immigration Cases
What is Prosecutorial Discretion? Prosecutorial discretion (PD) is the power of the government to decide how to apply the law to...
Hiedy Marcus
Jun 11, 20244 min read
Significant Update: USCIS Expands Automatic EAD Extension to 540 Days
In a pivotal development on April 4, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a temporary final rule...
Hiedy Marcus
Apr 4, 20245 min read
How to Create a USCIS Online Account: A Comprehensive Guide
At Marcus Defense, we understand the importance of staying informed and engaged with your immigration process. The United States...
Hiedy Marcus
Mar 4, 20245 min read
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