Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Birthright Citizenship
On December 5, 2025, the US Supreme Court announced that it will review the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order that seeks to reinterpret the 14th
Read More »USCIS Launches New Vetting Center to Enhance Immigration Screening and Target Fraud
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the creation of a specialized Vetting Center to strengthen the integrity of the US immigration system and
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy on Biometrics Collection for Detained Individuals
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual (Volume 1, Part C) to clarify procedures for collecting biometrics from detained
Read More »Reports: DOS to Review Social Media of H-1B Applicants and Spouses for “Censorship” Involvement
According to media reports regarding a State Department Cable, the Trump administration will increase vetting for H-1B visa applicants, and their dependent spouses,
Read More »USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual to shorten the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents
Read More »USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period for EADs for Certain Visa Holders
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to shorten the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). This change aligns with recent
Read More »DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
Starting December 15, 2025, the US Department of State (DOS) will expand its online presence review requirement to include all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents.
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy to Hold and Review Pending Applications from High-Risk Countries
Following recent national security concerns, USCIS has released Policy Memorandum PM-602-0192, directing officers to place an adjudicative hold on certain immigration
Read More »USCIS Implements Enhanced National Security Measures Following DC Shooting
On November 27, 2025, in response to the tragic shooting of two National Guard service members in Washington, DC, by an Afghan national, US Citizenship and Immigration
Read More »DHS Announces End of TPS for Haiti
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti will not be extended and will officially expire on February 3, 2026,
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS for Burma (Myanmar)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar) will end on January 26, 2026. This decision follows a
Read More »DHS Receives Emergency Approval for Gold Card Form
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have secured emergency approval for Form I-140G, the official petition for the
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