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Oregon Senate Bill 1511 would raise the estate tax exemption from $1 million to $2.5 million while increasing rates on larger estates. The bill passed out of the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee on February 18, 2026. Here is what Oregon residents need to know.

If you have a biometrics appointment scheduled in Portland, it is normal to feel unsure about logistics, timing, and what the process will be like - especially if this is your first USCIS appointment. Based on recent firsthand experiences accompanying clients, here is what applicants can realistically expect at the Portland Application Support Center on SE Powell Boulevard.

Immigration processing times often change for reasons unrelated to an individual case. This article explains why Oregon applicants see timeline shifts, how the Portland USCIS field office affects processing, and when a delay may warrant legal review.

ClioCon 2025 in Boston heralded the arrival of the advanced AI-based "Clio Work" application, which will have a profound impact on the practice of law.

The 2025 federal government shutdown has raised concerns across the country, including here in Oregon. Many immigrants in the Portland area are asking: Will USCIS still be open for my interview, biometrics, or oath ceremony? The short answer is yes — but there are important details to know if you are preparing for an appointment at the Portland USCIS Field Office.

Efforts to increase Oregon's lowest-in-the-nation $1 million estate tax exemption have failed thus far in 2025.