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 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 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…
A Brazilian national in Massachusetts pleaded guilty to perjury for lying on his asylum application and during an immigration hearing. The case resulted in a federal criminal conviction and prison sentence. This illustrates enforcement…
A Brazilian national in Massachusetts pleaded guilty to perjury for lying on his asylum application and during an immigration hearing. The case resulted in a federal criminal conviction and prison sentence. This illustrates enforcement…
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 If the application is withdrawn or denied, the medical exam becomes…
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 If the application is withdrawn or denied, the medical exam becomes…
President Trump released a video message welcoming newly naturalized citizens and encouraging them to take pride in their American citizenship and heritage. USCIS shared the message as part of its naturalization ceremony communications.
President Trump released a video message welcoming newly naturalized citizens and encouraging them to take pride in their American citizenship and heritage. USCIS shared the message as part of its naturalization ceremony communications.
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…
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…
The Supreme Court on May 30, 2025, overturned a federal court's preliminary injunction that had blocked enforcement of the Trump administration's March 2025 termination of the parole process for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan…
The Supreme Court on May 30, 2025, overturned a federal court's preliminary injunction that had blocked enforcement of the Trump administration's March 2025 termination of the parole process for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, effective after a statutory notice period. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem determined that country conditions in Nepal no longer meet legal…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, effective after a statutory notice period. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem determined that country conditions in Nepal no longer meet legal…
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…
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…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon after determining that country conditions no longer meet statutory requirements. Cameroonians with TPS will lose work authorization and legal…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon after determining that country conditions no longer meet statutory requirements. Cameroonians with TPS will lose work authorization and legal…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
A 52-year-old Jamaican citizen has been arrested and federally charged for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Florida's 2024 presidential primary election. This case highlights criminal penalties for immigration fraud…
A 52-year-old Jamaican citizen has been arrested and federally charged for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Florida's 2024 presidential primary election. This case highlights criminal penalties for immigration fraud…
A 40-year-old Cuban national has been indicted on 22 counts including access device fraud, identity theft, and making false statements on a naturalization application. USCIS assisted in the investigation that uncovered credit card skimming…
A 40-year-old Cuban national has been indicted on 22 counts including access device fraud, identity theft, and making false statements on a naturalization application. USCIS assisted in the investigation that uncovered credit card skimming…
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…
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…
The Department of Homeland Security has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, effective July 12, 2025. Afghan nationals currently holding TPS designation will lose protection and must depart or seek…
The Department of Homeland Security has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, effective July 12, 2025. Afghan nationals currently holding TPS designation will lose protection and must depart or seek…
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…
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 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 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.…
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.…
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 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…
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…
The supplemental H-2B visa cap for returning workers in FY 2025 has been reached; USCIS received enough petitions to exhaust the 19,000 additional visas available for workers with start dates April 1–May 14, 2025. Employers seeking H-2B…
The supplemental H-2B visa cap for returning workers in FY 2025 has been reached; USCIS received enough petitions to exhaust the 19,000 additional visas available for workers with start dates April 1–May 14, 2025. Employers seeking H-2B…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…