Rep. Jim Costa Pushes to Update Outdated U.S. Immigration Registry
Rep. Jim Costa proposes moving the registry cutoff date (unchanged since 1986) so long-term undocumented residents, including farm…
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Even Texas Rejects It: 90,000 DACA Recipients Face Loss of Work Permits
A Fifth Circuit decision on January 17, 2025, effective March 11, 2025, separates DACA work authorization from deportation…
Nearly 1,000 New U.S. Citizens from 100+ Countries Sworn In at Wrigley Field
At Wrigley Field on August 7, 2025, 977 people from 109 countries naturalized, underscoring continued demand for citizenship.…
Dignity Act 2025 Proposal to Increase Green Card Numbers and Caps
The Dignity Act of 2025, reintroduced in July, would raise the per-country green card cap to 15%, cap…
USCIS Tightens 2025 Marriage Green Card Rules, Raising Fraud Risks
USCIS intensified 2025 enforcement: mandatory 01/20/25 I-485 edition, updated I-130/I-129F, increased financial checks, and August policy permitting removal…
Federal Judge Issues Nationwide Block on Trump’s Birthright Order
A nationwide injunction from July 10, 2025, in Barbara et al. v. Trump keeps Executive Order No. 14160…
Is Elon Musk a U.S. Citizen? What You Need to Know
Learn the step-by-step process of U.S. naturalization, including eligibility, paperwork, fees, and interview preparation. Elon Musk’s citizenship example…
New Policy: Green Card Applications Can Trigger Removal Proceedings
USCIS now may begin removal proceedings when applicants file family-based Green Card petitions from August 2025. Over 26,000…
Dignity Act of 2025 Offers Legal Status Without Citizenship Pathway
The Dignity Act of 2025 offers undocumented immigrants a seven-year legal status with work authorization and deportation protection…