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…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua, effective July 5, 2025. This ends a protected designation that has been in place for 25 years. Nicaraguans currently benefiting from TPS…
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, citing improved country conditions as required by law. Hondurans currently benefiting from TPS will lose their legal status and work…
USCIS held Independence Day naturalization ceremonies across the country to welcome newly sworn-in U.S. citizens. The agency highlighted its commitment to ensuring the naturalization process emphasizes American identity and allegiance to…
A 30-year-old Mexican-born U.S. citizen has been indicted for naturalization fraud by federal prosecutors in North Carolina. The defendant, Anibal Rios Lavias, previously had a conviction for a sex offense. This case highlights federal…
Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation will be terminated effective September 2, 2025. Haitians currently protected under TPS should begin exploring other lawful status options immediately, such as asylum, employment-based…
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 former Haitian mayor was sentenced to nine years in prison for lying to immigration authorities about his involvement in political violence and human rights violations. The case underscores that concealing past crimes or abuse during…
USCIS updated its policy guidance on the validity of marriages for principal asylees and refugees seeking to include a spouse as a derivative beneficiary. All marriages must now be legally valid under the law of the jurisdiction where the…
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…
A Nigerian-born U.S. citizen was indicted on charges of naturalization fraud with USCIS support in the investigation. This follows a prior conviction in an $80 million fraud case, indicating a pattern of fraudulent conduct. The case…
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…
USCIS updated its policy for processing Form N-648 (disability exceptions to naturalization test requirements) to strengthen verification of medical certifications and prevent fraud. The agency will conduct more rigorous review of medical…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…