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Immigration Journey


Airport guide: what to do if you are detained at immigration
Complete guide for tourist visa travelers: what to do if you are detained at immigration at a US airport. Practical tips, your rights, and how to act.
Jul 176 min read


Can I work if I enter as a tourist for the World Cup? The answer is NO
Can I work if I enter as a tourist for the 2026 World Cup? NO. The B1/B2 visa does not authorize work. Consequences: deportation, visa cancellation, and reentry ban.
Jul 136 min read


Visa guide for Latinos attending the 2026 World Cup: ESTA, B1/B2, and the FIFA PASS system
Visa guide for the 2026 World Cup: ESTA for 42 countries, B1/B2 visa for the rest, and the FIFA PASS system to expedite your interview. What every Latino needs to know.
Jul 85 min read


You get called to immigration when arriving in Miami: what you need to know and how to prepare
Traveling from Mexico to Miami: prepare for immigration questions about length of stay, accommodation, funds, and ties to Mexico. Key tips for entering without problems.
Jul 65 min read


Can I enter the U.S. just to watch the World Cup if I have a tourist visa? Yes, but there are rules
Viajar al Mundial 2026 con visa B1/B2: requisitos, el I-94, cómo demostrar arraigo y consejos para evitar problemas en la frontera. Infórmate antes de viajar.
Jul 15 min read


Traveling to the United States for the 2026 World Cup: what you can and cannot do with your B1/B2 visa
Traveling to the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.? Learn about B1/B2 visa requirements, the FIFA PASS system, and the rules to avoid problems. Key information for the Latino community.
Jul 15 min read


They can't arrest you in court: the historic ruling that protects immigrants attending their hearings
Federal judge bans ICE arrests in immigration courts and explains how to prove 2 years of presence in the U.S. to avoid expedited deportation. Key documents and tips.
Jun 246 min read


Green card in June 2026: the new USCIS memo, the DHS clarification, and what changed in the courts
Green card in June 2026: new USCIS memo, DHS clarification, and court ruling that unblocks cases from 39 countries. Learn about the changes and how they affect you.
Jun 185 min read


At RISE we are accredited by DHS: learn about the services we can offer you within the scope of USCIS
At RISE Immigration Services, we are DHS-accredited representatives. We help you with family petitions, citizenship, work permits, asylum, TPS, VAWA, and more. Learn about all the services we can offer you.
Jun 159 min read


Fingerprints again: The new FBI check that is freezing thousands of USCIS cases
USCIS has frozen thousands of cases since April 27, 2026, to re-run fingerprint checks with the FBI. We explain which applications are on hold and how to prepare.
May 136 min read


The new cost of seeking asylum in the U.S.: The annual fee that could stop your dream
USCIS's new annual asylum fee takes effect May 29, 2026. We explain how much it costs, who must pay, and how to avoid losing your case and work permit.
May 46 min read


Key Changes to Work Visas for Immigrants in March 2026
March 2026 brings major updates to U.S. work visas: USCIS adopts the "Dates for Filing" chart, premium processing fees increase, and the H-1B lottery for FY2027 opens. Learn how these changes can accelerate your adjustment of status and what you need to do now.
Apr 224 min read


TPS is not a green card: USCIS's forceful warning and more immigration changes for Latinos in April 2026
USCIS warns that TPS is temporary and not a green card, affecting over 300,000 Latinos from El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti. A DHS proposal would double asylum work permit wait to 365 days. A federal court protects 8,400 families from 7 Latin American countries under FRP parole. Learn your options: explore adjustment of status, prepare for longer waits, and seek legal help.
Apr 194 min read


End of Humanitarian Parole in April 2026: What Latino Families Must Know Now
Abril 2026: el parole humanitario para Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haití y Honduras llega a su fin, mientras USCIS reactiva trámites congelados para miles de latinos. Conoce las nuevas fechas del boletín de visas, los cambios en la lotería H-1B 2027 y la situación actual del TPS por país.
Apr 126 min read


USCIS Latest News April 2026: Stricter Controls and Judicial Protections Affecting Latinos
In April 2026, USCIS expands security controls including biometric checks, social media screening, and financial reviews. The Department of State adds 14 visa categories to mandatory social media screening, including R-1, K-1, T, and U visas. A proposed rule would extend asylum work permit waiting periods to 365 days. A federal court protects Family Reunification Parole for 7 Latin American countries and blocks termination of humanitarian parole for over 8,400 families. H-2B
Apr 66 min read


USCIS Latest News March 2026: Social Media Screening and Work Permit Changes Affecting Latinos
Marzo 2026 trae cambios importantes de USCIS: expansión de revisión de redes sociales para visas, suspensión judicial de la terminación de Programas de Reunificación Familiar, propuesta de espera de 365 días para permisos de asilo, y más. Conoce cómo afectan a los latinos.
Mar 295 min read


Migrant Alert! USCIS Shuts Down Key Data and Tightens Visas: What Latinos Need to Know in March 2026
March 2026 brings major immigration shake-ups: USCIS shuts down H-1B employer data, new Form I-129 deadline April 1, $100,000 H-1B fee, class action lawsuit for Cubans, and a call to freeze all immigration. What Latinos must know.
Mar 124 min read


Attention Latinos! USCIS Updates That Impact Your Immigration Situation in February 2026
USCIS will use the "Dates for Filing" chart for the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, allowing many Latino immigrants to file their adjustment of status applications earlier. Meanwhile, humanitarian parole processing has resumed for work permits and green cards, but some countries face temporary immigrant visa pauses.
Feb 233 min read
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