USCIS, ICE, and the FBI jointly conducted Operation Twin Shield, a targeted fraud investigation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area from September 19–28, 2025. Officers identified suspected fraud in 275 immigration cases during this surge…
USCIS, ICE, and the FBI jointly conducted Operation Twin Shield, a targeted fraud investigation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area from September 19–28, 2025. Officers identified suspected fraud in 275 immigration cases during this surge…
USCIS has updated guidance on military naturalization to clarify that uncharacterized discharges occurring on or after August 1, 2024 do not satisfy the "honorable conditions" requirement for alien service members to naturalize. Former…
USCIS has updated guidance on military naturalization to clarify that uncharacterized discharges occurring on or after August 1, 2024 do not satisfy the "honorable conditions" requirement for alien service members to naturalize. Former…
President Trump signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025 restricting entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers to protect American workers and curb visa abuses. This marks an initial reform step targeting the H-1B program. The FAQ…
President Trump signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025 restricting entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers to protect American workers and curb visa abuses. This marks an initial reform step targeting the H-1B program. The FAQ…
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria, ending legal protections for Syrian nationals currently in the United States under this program. Affected individuals will face removal…
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria, ending legal protections for Syrian nationals currently in the United States under this program. Affected individuals will face removal…
A West Virginia couple pleaded guilty to immigration crimes with assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The case involved a joint investigation that resulted in criminal convictions related to immigration law…
A West Virginia couple pleaded guilty to immigration crimes with assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The case involved a joint investigation that resulted in criminal convictions related to immigration law…
A South Windsor, Connecticut man was sentenced to prison for defrauding immigrant clients and USCIS in what appears to be an immigration services fraud scheme. The case was investigated with assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
A South Windsor, Connecticut man was sentenced to prison for defrauding immigrant clients and USCIS in what appears to be an immigration services fraud scheme. The case was investigated with assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
USCIS has announced the implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics test, marking the first changes to the citizenship test as part of a broader overhaul of American citizenship standards. The updated test was posted in a Federal…
USCIS has announced the implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics test, marking the first changes to the citizenship test as part of a broader overhaul of American citizenship standards. The updated test was posted in a Federal…
On Constitution Day, President Trump issued a letter congratulating newly naturalized citizens and urging them to honor and respect the American Constitution and law. The message emphasizes the importance of safeguarding constitutional…
On Constitution Day, President Trump issued a letter congratulating newly naturalized citizens and urging them to honor and respect the American Constitution and law. The message emphasizes the importance of safeguarding constitutional…
USCIS announced that it has received enough H-2B petitions to reach the congressionally established cap for the first half of fiscal year 2026. The final receipt date for new cap-subject petitions requesting an employment start date before…
USCIS announced that it has received enough H-2B petitions to reach the congressionally established cap for the first half of fiscal year 2026. The final receipt date for new cap-subject petitions requesting an employment start date before…
USCIS assisted federal law enforcement in investigating and arresting two Minnesota men accused of funding and directing kidnappings, bombings, and killings overseas. The agency's assistance helped support a major criminal investigation…
USCIS assisted federal law enforcement in investigating and arresting two Minnesota men accused of funding and directing kidnappings, bombings, and killings overseas. The agency's assistance helped support a major criminal investigation…
USCIS and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations coordinated to arrest Muhammad Chaudhry, a 52-year-old Pakistani national described as an international con man and criminal alien. The arrest resulted from interagency cooperation on…
USCIS and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations coordinated to arrest Muhammad Chaudhry, a 52-year-old Pakistani national described as an international con man and criminal alien. The arrest resulted from interagency cooperation on…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela that was put in place in 2021. This means Venezuelan nationals currently protected under this status will need to find…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela that was put in place in 2021. This means Venezuelan nationals currently protected under this status will need to find…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela that was put in place in 2021. This means Venezuelan nationals currently under TPS protection will lose their legal status…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela that was put in place in 2021. This means Venezuelan nationals currently under TPS protection will lose their legal status…
Federal prosecutors have charged 12 people in an international smuggling and asylum fraud conspiracy that illegally brought thousands of aliens into the United States for profit. The charges also include money laundering related to the…
Federal prosecutors have charged 12 people in an international smuggling and asylum fraud conspiracy that illegally brought thousands of aliens into the United States for profit. The charges also include money laundering related to the…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has gained expanded law enforcement authorities, allowing its newly designated special agents (1811 classified officers) to investigate, arrest, and prosecute immigration law violators. This final…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has gained expanded law enforcement authorities, allowing its newly designated special agents (1811 classified officers) to investigate, arrest, and prosecute immigration law violators. This final…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, effective September 10, 2025. Venezuelan nationals currently covered by TPS will lose their legal status and work authorization on that date…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, effective September 10, 2025. Venezuelan nationals currently covered by TPS will lose their legal status and work authorization on that date…
DHS is revising the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data collection to update paperwork requirements for student and exchange visitor tracking. The revision is under public review for comments. Public comments…
DHS is revising the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data collection to update paperwork requirements for student and exchange visitor tracking. The revision is under public review for comments. Public comments…
DHS is extending a currently approved information collection for Form I-515A, which is the Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor. The form is used to notify students and exchange visitors of violations or issues with their status. This is…
DHS is extending a currently approved information collection for Form I-515A, which is the Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor. The form is used to notify students and exchange visitors of violations or issues with their status. This is…
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking approval to extend its collection of information on immigration bonds, used to detain or release individuals in immigration proceedings. This is a routine administrative renewal under federal…
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking approval to extend its collection of information on immigration bonds, used to detain or release individuals in immigration proceedings. This is a routine administrative renewal under federal…
USCIS has implemented electronic debit payment from U.S. bank accounts as a new way to pay immigration filing fees. This modernization makes fee payments more convenient and reduces reliance on checks or other payment methods. The change…
USCIS has implemented electronic debit payment from U.S. bank accounts as a new way to pay immigration filing fees. This modernization makes fee payments more convenient and reduces reliance on checks or other payment methods. The change…
The Department of Justice has finalized a rule allowing Temporary Immigration Judges to meet the same qualifications as permanent Immigration Judges, expanding the candidate pool. This technical change aims to improve judicial capacity and…
The Department of Justice has finalized a rule allowing Temporary Immigration Judges to meet the same qualifications as permanent Immigration Judges, expanding the candidate pool. This technical change aims to improve judicial capacity and…
An Indian national residing in New York was convicted and sentenced for staging armed robberies as part of a visa fraud conspiracy. USCIS assisted law enforcement in the investigation leading to the conviction. This case highlights ongoing…
An Indian national residing in New York was convicted and sentenced for staging armed robberies as part of a visa fraud conspiracy. USCIS assisted law enforcement in the investigation leading to the conviction. This case highlights ongoing…
USCIS is strengthening its screening and vetting processes to detect fraud and abuse in the immigration system, including false claims to U.S. citizenship. The agency is enforcing consequences for aliens who provide false or fraudulent…
USCIS is strengthening its screening and vetting processes to detect fraud and abuse in the immigration system, including false claims to U.S. citizenship. The agency is enforcing consequences for aliens who provide false or fraudulent…
USCIS is updating its policy manual to include anti-American activity, antisemitic activity, and involvement in terrorist organizations as factors that officers may consider when exercising discretion in certain immigrant benefit requests,…
USCIS is updating its policy manual to include anti-American activity, antisemitic activity, and involvement in terrorist organizations as factors that officers may consider when exercising discretion in certain immigrant benefit requests,…
A child molester in North Carolina has been indicted for naturalization fraud with assistance from USCIS investigators. The federal grand jury indictment followed a criminal investigation involving immigration authorities. This case…
A child molester in North Carolina has been indicted for naturalization fraud with assistance from USCIS investigators. The federal grand jury indictment followed a criminal investigation involving immigration authorities. This case…
ICE is extending its IMAGE program, which governs voluntary workplace compliance agreements between the government and employers on immigration matters. The program allows employers to participate in immigration enforcement coordination…
ICE is extending its IMAGE program, which governs voluntary workplace compliance agreements between the government and employers on immigration matters. The program allows employers to participate in immigration enforcement coordination…
USCIS assisted federal, state, and local law enforcement in a coordinated operation targeting a human trafficking ring operating at hotels in the Omaha area. The operation demonstrates interagency cooperation to combat human trafficking…
USCIS assisted federal, state, and local law enforcement in a coordinated operation targeting a human trafficking ring operating at hotels in the Omaha area. The operation demonstrates interagency cooperation to combat human trafficking…
A 54-year-old sex offender in San Antonio, Carlos Fabian Velez, has pleaded guilty to unlawful procurement of citizenship and faces mandatory denaturalization. USCIS provided key investigative support in uncovering the fraudulent…
A 54-year-old sex offender in San Antonio, Carlos Fabian Velez, has pleaded guilty to unlawful procurement of citizenship and faces mandatory denaturalization. USCIS provided key investigative support in uncovering the fraudulent…
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 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 assisted in the investigation and removal of a Belgian national who was illegally present in the U.S. and had been convicted of child sexual exploitation in Belgium. The individual was apprehended and removed through cooperation…
USCIS assisted in the investigation and removal of a Belgian national who was illegally present in the U.S. and had been convicted of child sexual exploitation in Belgium. The individual was apprehended and removed through cooperation…