US Embassy in Dushanbe Confirms Green Card Lottery Suspension
The U.S. has indefinitely suspended the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) program as of January 2026. Citing national…
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The Fiction of Safe Third Countries in Asylum Cooperation
A landmark BIA decision requires immigration judges to determine if an Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) applies before considering…
February 2026 Visa Bulletin Analysis: What you need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has officially released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, providing immigrant visa availability information…
Court to Rule on Legality of Italy’s Citizenship Crackdown
Italy's Law 74/2025 has restricted citizenship by descent to children and grandchildren of Italian-born ancestors. New 'effective bond'…
Drug Felony Convictions: Do They Bar Green Card Applications?
Current U.S. immigration policy treats drug felonies as primary barriers to residency. Enhanced vetting through the USCIS Vetting…
DOJ Seeks Denaturalization of Man Over Immigration Fraud and War Crimes
The U.S. government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Sead Miljkovic, alleging he hid his role in…
What’s Next for Venezuelans Under TPS: Status, Uncertainty, and Next Steps
Venezuelan TPS holders have received a court-ordered extension of their legal status through October 2, 2026, and work…
Congress Urged to Hold Hearings on Halts to Migration Programs
Advocacy group Afghan Evac is pushing Congress for hearings to investigate recent halts in U.S. immigration programs. With…
US Revises Naturalization Test: New Standards for Green Card Holders
USCIS has updated the naturalization process for 2025, introducing a more difficult 128-question civics test and stricter vetting…