Stewart's Immigration Services

19/06/2025

Any alien denied an immigration benefit — including asylum, green cards, and work permits, will receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) from .

We’re here to help Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforce our nation’s laws and remove aliens from the country.

Since U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published new guidance on issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) on Feb. 28, it has initiated removal proceedings against more than 26,700 aliens with no legal basis to remain in the country.

11/06/2025

USCIS Warns Immigrants: Green Cards Can Be Revoked for Serious Crimes

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a strong warning to immigrants that lawful permanent residency is not a guaranteed right—and can be revoked if individuals are convicted of serious crimes.

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the USCIS Los Angeles field office announced that it had revoked the green card of a Chinese national with multiple felony convictions, including forgery, money laundering, and fraudulent use of credit cards. Deportation proceedings are underway, in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“Having a green card is a privilege, not a right,” USCIS stated, reaffirming its mission to “make America safe again” by holding immigrants accountable for criminal behavior.
While USCIS did not name the individual or provide a timeline of the offenses, the agency emphasized that the case should serve as a clear warning: serious crimes can jeopardize your status in the U.S.

Green Card Expiring Soon? Time to Act

In addition to highlighting the consequences of criminal activity, this case is a reminder for all green card holders to check the expiration date on their permanent resident cards. Green cards are typically valid for 10 years and must be renewed before they expire. If your green card is close to expiring—or already has—you should file Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) as soon as possible.

Carrying an expired green card can lead to complications when traveling, securing employment, or proving your lawful status. In some cases, it may even result in unnecessary delays or scrutiny from immigration authorities.

Green Card Holders: Consider Applying for U.S. Citizenship

If you’ve held a green card for at least 5 years (or 3 years if you’re married to a U.S. citizen), you may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Becoming a citizen offers added security and benefits, such as:

Protection from deportation
The right to vote in U.S. elections
Access to more job opportunities
The ability to apply for a U.S. passport
The option to sponsor family members for permanent residency
While a green card allows you to live and work in the U.S., it does not guarantee your status if you break the law. Citizenship provides a stronger foundation and greater peace of mind.

The USCIS’s recent enforcement action should not only serve as a cautionary tale for immigrants involved in criminal activity, but also as a call to action for responsible green card holders: stay informed, renew your documents on time, and take the next step toward full integration by considering naturalization.

The path to citizenship is not only a legal milestone—it’s also a powerful way to secure your future in the United States.

19/05/2025

Biden had given immigration parole to migrants from certain countries on humanitarian grounds.

30/04/2025

Coming to America and receiving a visa or green card is a privilege. Our laws and values must be respected. If you advocate for violence, endorse or support terrorist activity, or encourage others to do so, you are no longer eligible to stay in the U.S.

12/04/2025

Judge allows requirement that everyone in the US illegally must register with federal government

The Trump Administration is invoking a wartime law to justify some immigrant removals.

Published: Apr. 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM PDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with a requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government and carry documentation, in a move that could have far-reaching repercussions for immigrants across the country.

Judge Trevor Neil McFadden — a Trump appointee — sided with the administration, which had argued that officials were simply enforcing a requirement that already existed for everyone who is in the country but isn’t an American citizen. McFadden’s ruling didn’t go into the substance of those arguments but rested largely on the technical issue of whether the groups pushing to stop the requirement had standing to pursue their claims. He ruled they didn’t.

The requirement goes into effect Friday.

Immediately after the ruling, Department of Homeland Security officials emphasized in a news release that the deadline to register for those who’ve already been in the country for 30 days or more is Friday and that going forward, the registration requirement would be enforced to the fullest.

“President Trump and I have a clear message for those in our country illegally: leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American dream,” Secretary Kristi Noem said in the statement. “The Trump administration will enforce all our immigration laws — we will not pick and choose which laws we will enforce. We must know who is in our country for the safety and security of our homeland and all Americans.”

While questions remain about how the registration requirement will function, its impact is potentially far-reaching. The Trump administration — which has worked to make good on campaign promises of mass deportations — has said between 2.2 million and 3.2 million people could be affected.

One of the groups that sued, the National Immigration Law Center, called the Thursday ruling “disappointing” in a statement.

“This disappointing ruling unfortunately means that, for now, Trump’s scheme to force people into an impossible choice moves forward. As we weigh next steps in our case, we urge affected community members to consult with an immigration attorney to better understand the consequences of registering or not,” said Nicholas Espíritu, deputy legal director at National Immigration Law Center.

11/04/2025

Important information for Parolees!!!

11/04/2025

https://abc7.com/post/everyone-us-illegally-register-federal-government-beginning-friday/16155475/?ex_cid=TA_KABC_FB&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+New+Content+%28Feed%29&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

A requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government and carry documentation will go into effect on Friday.

12/03/2025

Alien Registration Requirement:

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302), and ensure that failure to comply with the registration requirement is treated as a civil and criminal enforcement priority.

The INA requires that, with limited exceptions, all aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted (if required) when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for registration and fingerprinting. Similarly, parents and legal guardians of aliens below the age of 14 must ensure that those aliens are registered. Within 30 days of reaching his or her 14th birthday, all previously registered aliens must apply for re-registration and to be fingerprinted.

Once an alien has registered and appeared for fingerprinting (unless waived), DHS will issue evidence of registration, which aliens over the age of 18 must carry and keep in their personal possession at all times.

It is the legal obligation of all unregistered aliens (or previously registered aliens who turn 14 years old) who are in the United States for 30 days or longer to comply with these requirements. Failure to comply may result in criminal and civil penalties, up to and including misdemeanor prosecution, the imposition of fines, and incarceration.

Many aliens in the United States have already registered, as required by law. However, a significant number of aliens present in the United States have had no direct way to register and meet their obligation under INA 262. USCIS has established a new form, G-325R, Biometric Information (Registration), and an online process by which unregistered aliens may register and comply with the law as required by the INA.

Registration is not an immigration status, and registration documentation does not create an immigration status, establish employment authorization, or provide any other right or benefit under the INA or any other U.S. law.

Special Instructions
Each alien submitting Form G-325R must have their own individual USCIS online account. This includes aliens under the age of 14. If you are the parent or legal guardian of an alien under the age of 14 who needs to register, you will need to set up an individual USCIS online account on your child’s behalf and in their name.

Each alien who needs to register must submit Form G-325R the alien’s individual USCIS online account. Form G-325R can only be submitted by the named owner of the USCIS online account. If you are the parent or legal guardian of an alien under the age of 14 who needs to register, you will need to submit Form G-325R on the alien’s behalf through their individual USCIS online account.

10/03/2025

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-launches-enhanced-cbp-home-mobile-app-new-report-departure?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR14-7u3i9x_5aYedrhMs3gPOZZAbYfmdx38qGF73AlTKvWN-LF1_DMPvQI_aem_PbI70uhJaF2C3E1ova5jDA

Securing America's Borders

07/03/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AEuWkfW5R/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

06/03/2025

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-trump-travel-ban-could-bar-afghans-pakistanis-soon-sources-say-2025-03-06/

The move harkens back to Trump's first term ban on travelers from seven majority-Muslim nations.

03/03/2025

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

ALERT: Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS waives any and all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident present documentation on their Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that they received the COVID-19 vaccination. USCIS will not issue any Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) related to proving a COVID-19 vaccination. USCIS will not deny any adjustment of status application based on the applicant’s failure to present documentation that they received the COVID-19 vaccination.
Alert Type info
ALERT: On Dec. 10, 2024, we published a new edition of Form I-485, which included updated questions and instructions. Starting Feb 10, 2025, we will only accept the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-485 and will reject any older editions of Form I-485 postmarked on or after Feb 10, 2025.

Effective Dec. 2, 2024, if you are required to submit Form I-693, or a partial Form I-693 (such as the Vaccination Record), you must submit it with your Form I-485. Otherwise, we may reject your Form I-485.
Alert Type info
ALERT: Effective April 4, 2024, any Form I-693 that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023, does not expire, and can be used indefinitely as evidence to show that the applicant is not inadmissible on health-related grounds. For more information, see the Form I-693 Instructions and Policy Alert.
Alert Type info
ALERT: Below are ways you can help prevent an unnecessary delay in the adjudication of your Form I-485:

File all required initial evidence, including Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (if applicable), and supporting documentation as described in the form instructions. You may use the Checklist of Required Initial Evidence as an optional resource; and
Use the current edition for Form I-485.
If you are required to submit a Form I-693, or a partial Form I-693 (such as the Vaccination Record), you must submit it with your Form I-485. Otherwise, your Form I-485 may be rejected. If you are required to submit a Form I-693, we cannot approve your Form I-485 without a valid Form I-693.

Submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485 will help avoid rejection of your Form I-485 or the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) to obtain additional that evidence and supporting documentation, which may further delay adjudication of your case.

Use this form to apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States.