Federal permanent residency applications are taking longer than ever due to new security protocols, additional review stages, and processing center consolidations implemented in 2024-2025. Families face years of uncertainty as applications sit in multiple queues with different bottlenecks for family-based versus employment-based cases. The key to navigating these delays is understanding new requirements like expanded address history documentation, stricter medical exam scheduling, enhanced financial documentation, and updated biometrics procedures. Common mistakes include using outdated forms, incorrect photos, poor document organization, and improper address change notifications. Success requires thorough preparation, realistic timeline expectations, and proper responses to any government requests for additional evidence. Read More
Immigration Law Blog
Immigration Appeals: Steps to Challenge a Denied Application
Getting denied after months—or even years—of waiting on an immigration application can feel like a punch to the gut. We’ve seen it happen to people who did everything they thought they were supposed to do. They followed the rules, filed the forms, and told their truth. Then a letter arrived in the mail saying no. Read More
Green Card Denials: Common Reasons and How to Respond
Getting a green card denial can feel like the floor just dropped out from under you. After all the paperwork, interviews, and waiting, a denial notice isn’t just frustrating—it’s personal. It’s a legal decision, sure, but it hits differently when your future in the U.S. suddenly feels uncertain. At Tourzani & Long, LLC, we’ve worked Read More
Green Card Renewal: Key Strategies for a Successful Process
A lot of people assume renewing a green card is just a formality—fill out the paperwork, send it in, and wait for the new card to arrive. And while that’s true in many cases, it’s not always so simple. Over the years, we’ve helped people who missed deadlines, lost their cards while traveling, or faced Read More
Navigating Immigration Court: What to Expect and How to Prepare
You’ll Probably Have More Than One Hearing A lot of people assume they’re walking into a one-time court date—like in the movies. But immigration court often unfolds over multiple hearings. You might start with a Master Calendar Hearing (MCH). Think of this as a status check. It’s short, sometimes less than 10 minutes, and the Read More
Visa Extensions: How to Apply and Extend Your Stay in the U.S.
It’s surprisingly easy to lose track of time when you’re visiting the U.S.—especially if you’re reconnecting with family, finishing a project, or just enjoying your surroundings. But the date on your I-94 Arrival/Departure Record? That’s not something you want to overlook. Letting your visa expire without taking action can lead to real problems down the Read More
Changing Your Immigration Status: Options and Requirements
One of the more common questions we get at Tourzani & Long, LLC goes something like this: “I came here on a student visa, but now I’m getting married—can I stay?” Or, “I have a work visa but want to apply for asylum—is that allowed?” The short answer is yes, in some cases you can Read More
Understanding Humanitarian Parole: Eligibility and Application Process
There’s a moment I’ll never forget—someone called our office in a panic. A loved one was stranded overseas, facing a dangerous situation, and they were looking for a way—any way—to get them to the U.S. legally and quickly. That’s when we talked about humanitarian parole, an option that’s often misunderstood but can sometimes be the Read More
Fiancé Visas (K-1): Steps to Unite with Your Future Spouse
Planning a wedding is exciting—but if your partner lives in another country, you’re probably juggling more than floral arrangements and venue deposits. The process of bringing your fiancé(e) to the U.S. through a K-1 visa can feel like a second full-time job. I’ve seen couples get lost in it more than once—buried in forms, frustrated Read More
Comprehensive Immigration Services: How We Can Assist You
I’ve sat across the table from people at every stage of the immigration journey—some just getting started, others tangled in years of delays, and many somewhere in between. What they all had in common was one simple hope: to find someone who actually listens and knows how to help. At Tourzani & Long, LLC, our Read More