Last updated: September 24, 2026
TR Immigration is an independent U.S. immigration information and publishing platform. This Editorial Policy explains how we decide what to cover, how we source and check what we publish, how we handle errors, and where the limits of our work are.
Who publishes TR Immigration
TR Immigration is privately and independently operated. Articles are published under the byline “TR Immigration Team” rather than an individual name. We are not a law firm, our contributors are not presented as immigration attorneys, and nothing we publish is legal advice. Our authority is meant to rest on careful sourcing, clear attribution, and open methods, not on professional credentials.
What we publish
- News & Analysis. Coverage of agency actions, rulemaking, and court decisions, organized in three categories: Policy & rulemaking, Court rulings, and Visas & green cards.
- Visa Library. Plain-language reference entries on visa and green card categories, plus themed guides and side-by-side comparisons.
- Resources. The Visa Bulletin tracker, a glossary, an FAQ, and other trackers and tools.
How we choose what to cover
We select coverage based on public importance and usefulness to readers: whether a development affects many people, changes a process or deadline, or answers a question readers commonly ask. Before we write on a topic, we check whether we have already covered it, so we can update existing work instead of duplicating it. Coverage is never sold, and it is not shaped by advertisers, sponsors, government agencies, law firms, or advocacy groups.
How we source and verify
- Primary sources first. We start with the underlying record: Federal Register notices, agency guidance and forms, official data, and court opinions and dockets. When we must rely on reporting instead of the underlying record, we say so.
- Verification before publishing. Every factual claim, including policy changes, court rulings, and Visa Bulletin figures, is checked against a credible primary or reputable source before we publish it. A claim we cannot verify does not run.
- Sources linked in the text. We link the source directly on a few relevant words within the sentence that relies on it. We do not add a separate list of sources or footnotes at the end of an article.
- Clear status. We label proposed, final, effective, blocked, stayed, and under-appeal developments distinctly, and we state when a change takes or took effect. Allegations reported from complaints, indictments, or lawsuits remain allegations unless established through the legal process.
How we write
We write in plain language and define specialized terms. Each piece aims to explain what changed, who may be affected, when it applies, and what remains uncertain. We keep reporting and analysis distinct: analysis explains what the record means and does not advocate for or against a policy. Linking to a source does not mean we endorse every statement in it.
What we do not do
- We do not give legal advice or tell any reader what they should do in their own case.
- We do not determine whether any person qualifies for a visa, status, or benefit. Terms such as “requirements” or “who qualifies” describe general criteria only.
- We do not predict approvals, denials, processing times, or future policy.
- We do not review individual cases or documents. Please do not send us case numbers, receipt numbers, or immigration paperwork.
Independence and advertising
TR Immigration is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government, any law firm, any employer, or any immigration service provider. This site carries no advertising and takes no payments. Links to outside websites are provided for sourcing and reference and are not endorsements.
Use of technology
We use research, drafting, data-processing, design, and publishing technologies to support our work. These tools do not replace editorial judgment. Factual claims, dates, legal status, and source citations are reviewed against the underlying materials before publication, and technology-generated output is not treated as an authoritative source.
Updates and corrections
Immigration policy changes quickly. We update articles when rules take effect, courts issue later orders, agencies revise instructions, or new records become available, and we refresh the Visa Bulletin tracker each month the Department of State publishes. When we confirm a material error, we correct it, and where the change affects how a reader would understand the piece, we say so on the page.
Because information can change after publication, always confirm time-sensitive details with the relevant official source before acting on them.
Feedback and contact
If you spot a possible error, have a better source, or want to suggest a topic, email [email protected] and tell us which page you mean. We read every message, but we cannot answer questions about individual cases.
Related policies
See our Disclaimer for the limits of the information we provide and our Privacy Policy for how we handle visitor information.