Proposed rule could bar permanent residency for those using benefits
DHS’s November 2025 draft rule would broaden the public charge test to weigh projected use of non‑cash benefits,…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Outrage Over Trump Admin Cancelling Citizenship Ceremonies Sparks Debate
USCIS halted county court naturalization ceremonies in November 2025, moving them to federal administrative sites. Hundreds who completed…
Navigating EB-5 Cliffs: I-485, Securities Compliance, Visas, Sunset
In 2025 EB-5 investors should coordinate concurrent I-526/I-526E and I-485 filings, rigorous securities compliance, preparation for I-829, and…
USCIS Moves Naturalization Ceremonies to Field Offices
USCIS will relocate large naturalization ceremonies from venues like Campbell Heritage Theatre to smaller field offices from March…
USCIS Sees Record Citizenship Applications Amid Backlogs and Scrutiny
A record 11.3 million USCIS cases were pending in Q2 FY2025 amid a surge in citizenship applications and…
Botswana’s Golden Passport: Buy Citizenship for $75K, Open 2026
Botswana will open an Impact Investment Program in early 2026, offering citizenship for a $75,000 contribution plus fees.…
Trump Plan Tightens Green Card Access for Ban-Country Immigrants
A DHS draft would instruct officers to treat birth in 19 flagged countries as a heavy negative for…
U.S. citizen pleads guilty to lying about Bosnian War abuses
A naturalized U.S. citizen, Nada Radovan Tomanic, pleaded guilty to lying on her naturalization application about alleged wartime…
Impact of the New CDL Rule on Immigrant Workers with Visas
FMCSA’s Sept. 29, 2025 interim rule limits non‑domiciled CDL/CLP eligibility to H‑2A, H‑2B and E‑2 visa holders, excluding…