USCIS clarified its policy on how age is calculated under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) for family-based petitions. A visa is now considered available for CSPA age calculation purposes based on the Department of State Visa…
USCIS released new policy guidance to improve how it reviews family-based immigration petitions, with enhanced screening and vetting procedures. The guidance is being added to the official USCIS Policy Manual for staff reference. This…
An Albanian national and his American citizen wife were charged with marriage fraud and making false statements to USCIS. Marriage-based green card and spousal petitions require truthful information, and falsification can result in both…
An Indian citizen unlawfully residing in West Virginia pleaded guilty to marriage fraud involving false spousal sponsorship. USCIS provided investigative support that led to the guilty plea. This case demonstrates enforcement of…
USCIS assisted ICE, the State Department, and federal prosecutors in dismantling a nationwide marriage fraud operation, resulting in arrests. The agency's data and investigation support helped identify fraudulent family-based petitions.…
On June 18, DHS announced a process to keep families together by allowing certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for at least 10 years to request parole in place on a case-by-case basis. This new pathway…
USCIS clarified its procedures for adoptions under the Hague Adoption Convention, effective June 14, 2024. The updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual helps prospective adoptive parents understand the process for international…
USCIS has updated its policy manual to clarify how it applies exceptions to the 'sought to acquire' requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), following a February 2023 policy change. This guidance affects family-based…