Two members of the MS-13 gang were sentenced in federal court in Boston for their involvement in a previously unsolved murder. The case demonstrates ongoing federal law enforcement efforts against transnational criminal organizations. This…
A Brazilian national in Massachusetts was sentenced for unlawful reentry and selling fraudulent documents, including three counterfeit Social Security cards and three fake green cards, to an undercover officer. This criminal prosecution…
USCIS assisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the July 9 arrest of a high-ranking MS-13 gang member wanted by El Salvador authorities and listed among the country's top 100 most wanted fugitives who was hiding in Nebraska. The…
USCIS will implement new fees for certain immigration benefit requests in the coming days. The agency has not yet disclosed which specific benefits will be affected or the amounts of the new fees. More details are expected to be announced…
A high school teacher in Tampa pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making false statements related to illegally providing firearms to a transnational criminal organization based in Trinidad. USCIS assisted in the investigation. The case…
DHS and DOJ issued a new rule establishing procedures for imposing civil monetary penalties on immigrants who violate removal orders, fail to depart voluntarily, or are caught entering the country illegally. The rule centralizes DHS…
A Salvadoran national was arrested for allegedly selling firearms without a license, including pistols with defaced serial numbers and over 100 rounds of ammunition to gang members. The defendant is suspected of being a gang associate. The…
USCIS helped federal investigators uncover and prosecute a large-scale employment-based visa fraud scheme in Texas, resulting in indictments of two residents. The agency's involvement highlights ongoing efforts to detect and prevent…
USCIS issued new guidance clarifying when and how the agency must disclose derogatory information to applicants in naturalization, green card, and other immigration cases. The guidance generally requires disclosure in Notices of Intent to…
USCIS has issued removal proceedings against over 26,700 individuals since late February under new guidance on Notices to Appear. The agency updated its policy on issuing NTAs to streamline removal actions against people with no legal…
USCIS clarified that Form I-693 (medical examination records) signed on or after November 1, 2023, is only valid while the application it was submitted with is pending. If the application is withdrawn or denied, the medical exam becomes…
An MS-13 gang member pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in federal court in Boston. The case involves criminal charges related to participation in organized criminal activity. This reflects law enforcement action against…
DHS agencies (CBP, ICE, and USCIS) are launching an intensified crackdown on visa overstayers following a recent terrorist attack in Boulder. The enforcement effort, directed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, will focus on reviewing…
A Colombian national unlawfully residing in Boston has been indicted on federal charges including identity theft, voter fraud, and fraudulent receipt of government benefits such as rental assistance, Social Security, and food assistance.…
An Indian national in New York pleaded guilty to visa fraud after staging armed robberies as part of a conspiracy scheme. USCIS assisted in the investigation that led to the conviction. This case highlights enforcement actions against…
A Mexican national was sentenced to federal prison for operating a smuggling and labor trafficking scheme and illegally reentering the United States. USCIS assisted federal investigators in the case. The conviction addresses human…
A Maryland man was sentenced to federal prison for visa fraud with assistance from USCIS investigators. The case demonstrates ongoing enforcement against document and visa application fraud. Details on the specific visa category were not…
USCIS updated the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to improve accuracy in verifying immigration status and U.S. citizenship for eligibility determination purposes. The enhancement aims to provide a single…
Two Palestinian nationals, ages 24 and 19, have been indicted for unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition while admitted to the United States on nonimmigrant visas. USCIS assisted the investigation leading to their arrest. The case…
An Indian citizen has been convicted of submitting a fraudulent immigration application, with USCIS providing investigative assistance that led to the conviction. The case reflects enforcement of document verification and truthfulness…
USCIS is prioritizing national security by tightening immigration policies and reducing misuse of humanitarian parole programs. The agency is working closely with enforcement agencies to identify and remove undocumented immigrants. This…
USCIS assisted in the investigation and conviction of a Mexican national for operating a smuggling and labor trafficking scheme. The agency provided investigative support that contributed to the guilty plea. This case highlights USCIS…
USCIS helped the FBI investigate and prosecute an ISIS-inspired terror plot aimed at Election Day. The agency's investigative assistance was critical to bringing the suspect to justice. This reflects USCIS's role in national security…
A former Iraqi refugee and legal permanent resident in Texas pleaded guilty to providing material support to ISIS, with USCIS providing key investigative support. This case highlights serious security vetting concerns and the government's…
A United Kingdom man was sentenced after making false statements to U.S. immigration authorities, with USCIS providing investigation support. This case demonstrates the government's enforcement of fraud and misrepresentation penalties in…
U.S. immigration authorities arrested 133 individuals during a coordinated enforcement operation in New York between March 24–28, with USCIS assisting ICE investigations. The operation focused on aliens with criminal convictions or…
DOJ issued a new rule reducing the Board of Immigration Appeals from its current size to 15 members, affecting how immigration appeals are heard and decided. This change restructures the judicial body that reviews removal and other…
USCIS will now screen applicants' social media for antisemitic activity and harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds to deny immigration benefits. This new policy applies to all aliens seeking immigration benefits and represents a…
USCIS assisted ICE in an investigation that led to the arrest of 370 undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts between March 18 and 23. The operation was a joint effort between the two agencies. This enforcement action demonstrates…
USCIS updated its Policy Manual to clarify that the agency only recognizes two biological sexes—male and female—in immigration applications and processing. This change affects how applicants must list their sex on forms and documents…