USCIS Holds and Reviews Pending Asylum and Benefit Applications
PM-602-0192 directs USCIS to pause all I-589 asylum adjudications and hold pending benefits for nationals of 19 high-risk…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
US Reviews 3.3 Million Green Card Holders Amid National Security Probe
The administration ordered a large-scale review of roughly 3.3 million green card holders from 19 countries, reopening approved…
Immigrant New Yorkers Face Tougher 2025 Citizenship Exam Ahead
Starting Oct. 20, 2025, the civics test for Form N-400 filers will require 12 correct answers out of…
Millions Face Changing Citizenship Rules Under 2025 Bills
In 2025, legislators proposed ending widespread dual citizenship and restricting birthright citizenship. One bill forces dual nationals to…
USCIS status for Ulster and Dutchess ceremonies remains unconfirmed
USCIS called off ceremonies in seven upstate counties, leaving Ulster and Dutchess applicants unsure about their own dates.…
US Pauses Afghan Visa Issuances, Tens of Thousands Affected
On Nov. 27, 2025, the U.S. paused visa issuances for Afghan passport holders, freezing the final SIV step…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown Blocks Asylum at Ports of Entry
The Trump administration has paused all asylum grants and denials while sealing the southern border. This 'deep freeze'…
What the Law Really Says About Stripping Afghan Citizenship
Political talk about stripping citizenship has raised concerns, but the 14th Amendment and court precedent strongly protect naturalized…
Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions Amid Vetting Push
After the Nov. 26, 2025 shooting, USCIS halted all asylum decisions indefinitely, directing officers to stop at decision…