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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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 published a Federal Register notice establishing application procedures for Hong Kong residents under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) valid through February 5, 2027. Eligible…
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…
USCIS has completed the FY 2026 H-1B initial registration selection process after receiving sufficient electronic registrations to meet the cap, including the advanced degree (master's) exemption. The lottery selection has been conducted…
USCIS helped Homeland Security Investigations prosecute a case of naturalization fraud involving Juan Antonio Ruiz, a 47-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen and convicted sex offender who was charged with committing fraud during the…
USCIS assisted in an investigation of a postal worker who was found guilty of stealing over $1.6 million in mail checks and committing bank fraud, and who also lied to obtain U.S. citizenship. A federal jury convicted him on both the…
A former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti was convicted of three counts of visa fraud with assistance from USCIS investigators. The case demonstrates enforcement against immigration benefit fraud at high levels of government. This conviction…
A New Jersey man was indicted on two counts for falsely claiming on his naturalization application that he had no ties to terrorist organizations. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey. This case…
USCIS announced that the statutory cap for H-2B visas in the second half of FY 2025 has been reached. Filing dates for supplemental H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2025 are now available. Employers seeking H-2B workers should act…
USCIS assisted in a yearlong federal investigation in Massachusetts that resulted in charges against 18 Brazilian nationals and the seizure of more than 100 firearms in an illegal firearm trafficking crackdown. The agency provided…
USCIS assisted in a major investigation into the 2022 San Antonio alien smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people and injured 11 others. Two men have been convicted and a third has been extradited as a result of the investigation. This case…
A Brazilian national has been arrested for selling counterfeit Social Security cards and green cards. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted in the investigation that led to this arrest. This case highlights ongoing efforts to…
A U.S. District Court in Maryland issued a Temporary Restraining Order in Maryland v. U.S. Department of Agriculture on March 13, 2025. The order affects USCIS probationary reinstatements. This is a court action that may impact eligibility…