Recruitment Surges as USCIS Deploys Election Police for Vetting
USCIS is deploying a new generation of 'Homeland Defenders' to rigorously vet citizenship applicants. The initiative, which attracted…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
January–February 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family and Employment Trends
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin updates reveal minor advances for Mexican family visas and EB-3 Worldwide. However, EB-4…
Over 6,600 Ukrainians Granted Residence Rights in Moldova
Moldova is extending temporary protection for Ukrainians through early 2027. This status simplifies residency, allowing displaced families to…
US Pauses Immigration Applications for 39 Countries and the Palestinian Authority
A new USCIS adjudication pause effective January 2026 freezes decisions on work permits (I-765) and green cards (I-485)…
EB-2 India Backlog Holds at July 2013 in February 2026 Bulletin
EB-2 India remains stalled in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin with a Final Action Date of July 15,…
Key Differences between February 2026 Visa Bulletin vs January Explained
The U.S. Department of State released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin on January 5, 2026, revealing how immigrant…
Parole in Place under Scrutiny: DHS Imposes New $1,000 Parole Fee
Military Parole in Place (PIP) allows undocumented relatives of U.S. military members to gain temporary legal status. Recent…
Ireland to impose a three-year wait for refugee family reunification
The Irish government is introducing the International Protection Bill, which imposes a three-year wait for refugee family reunification…
Americans Face Dual Citizenship Ban: What the Senate Bill Means Now
A new Senate bill, S. 3309, proposes a mandatory choice for dual citizens, potentially stripping U.S. nationality from…