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This Flyer, “Domestic Travel Information for Green Card Holders” was created by American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and explains as a lawful permanent resident (LPR), you have important rights, but your Green Card does not protect you from arrest, questioning, or removal. Different situations like a traffic stops in certain states, an old conviction, or even signing the wrong form could lead to removal proceedings under the Trump Administration. Review this AILA Flyer to know your rights before traveling in the United States.

Source of Information:

AILA (AILA.org), 7/31/26, AILA Client Flyer (PDF):

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You can now check USCIS processing times online at the USCIS web site. All you need to enter is your form number, and the office processing your case. USCIS has made processing times easier to understand and provide a more realistic date range.

Check Case Processing Times

The processing time range is how long it is taking for USCIS to process your type of case from the date they received it. USCIS processes cases in the order they receive them, and they normally update this information monthly. The estimated time range displayed is based on data captured over the last two months. Frequently Asked Questions About Processing Times

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  1. Is there a new program to get an expedited visitor visa interview?

Yes. The Nonimmigrant Visa Expedited Appointment Pilot Program was just announced on July 22, 2026. The Pilot program will be tested at select U.S. embassies and consulates through December 31, 2026. Under the program those eligible for a B visa (Visitor Visa), may pay a $750.00 per appointment fee to schedule a visa interview within 10 business days (subject to availability). This fee is in addition to the normal $185.00 MRV fee required when scheduling an appointment. The expedited appointment fee is not refundable.

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After the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions last month, he said he would seek a rehearing. The deadline to request one passed on Tuesday, July 28. The writer noted, “The court has not agreed to rehear an argued case in more than 50 years.”

For further details please review the AP News Article, “Deadline passes for Trump to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling“!

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We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, July 31, 2026. Act now and submit your questions!

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The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) provides an updated ‘processing times’ in table form, with information on FY2026 third quarterly completions; April 2026 to June 2026. These figures indicate the time that it takes from the date the case is received at AAO coming from the Service Center or District Office to completion.

AAO Processing Times were released with processing dates as of 7/14/26. If you filed an appeal, please review the link below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case.

Note: Starting with the January 2017 Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times Report, the AAO has changed how it presents processing time data. The AAO will now provide, by form type, the total number of case completions for the fiscal year quarter and the percentage completed within 180 days, cases completed divided by their projected case goal.

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The Visa Bulletin (VB) is a monthly U.S. government report released by the State Department’s Travel Website. This monthly bulletin tells you when you can get a green card based on your priority date.

Summary of Key points for VB for August 2026

Employment-Based (EB) Backlogs: EB-2 India remains unavailable because the annual limit has been reached. EB-1 India may also become unavailable in the coming weeks due to exceptionally high demand. The State Department cautions that other EB categories could face further retrogression or temporary unavailability before the new fiscal year begins in October.

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