August Visa Bulletin Shows Family Green Card Progress, But Visa Pause Remains
Family-based green card applicants saw movement in both filing and final action dates in the U.S. State Department’s August 2026 Visa Bulletin released Tuesday, with […]
Trump Administration Moves to Revoke Citizenship of 10 Naturalized Citizens Accused of Serious Crimes
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice have filed denaturalization complaints against 10 naturalized U.S. citizens accused of serious crimes, including sexual […]
State Department Tightens Visa Interview Rules for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Applicants
The U.S. Department of State has tightened and clarified its visa interview rules, requiring most immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants to schedule appointments in their […]
DHS Rolls Back Biden-Era Rule to Expand Public Benefits Scrutiny for Green Cards
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era public charge regulation, restoring broader discretion for immigration officers to decide […]
Trump Administration Abolishes Open-Ended Stays for Foreign Students, Exchange Visitors, and Journalists
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a sweeping immigration rule that would replace the open-ended admission system for most foreign students, exchange visitors and […]
U.S. Extends Ebola-Related Entry Ban Through Aug. 12
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended a temporary entry ban through Aug. 12 covering foreign nationals who have been in the Democratic […]
U.S. Deports 9 Nepalis in June, Marking Lowest Monthly Total of 2026
The number of Nepali nationals deported from the United States dropped sharply in June to its lowest monthly total this year, with only nine individuals […]
USCIS Clarifies Invalid Signatures Can Sink Immigration Cases After Acceptance
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday issued new policy guidance clarifying signature requirements for immigration benefit requests, saying filings without a valid signature can […]
State Department to Allow Smartphone or Computer Photos for Passport Applications
The State Department is preparing to let Americans upload passport photos taken with their own phones or computers, a shift that would eliminate a decades-old […]
Fifth Circuit Rules Detained Immigrants Entitled to Bond Hearings Within 90 Days
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Thursday that immigrants held under a federal detention statute are entitled to due process and […]