Surprise Visits by Immigration Agents Frighten Prospective Citizens
In 2025, USCIS renewed unannounced home visits for citizenship applicants, prompting surprise checks at residences. Lawyers call the…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation-Adjusted HR-1 Immigration Fees
USCIS updated HR-1 fees for FY 2026 using a 2.70% CPI-U adjustment; changes apply to filings postmarked January…
Gold Card: USCIS drafts Form I-140G as launch nears in 2025
A draft Form I-140G reached OMB on Nov. 19, 2025, starting clearance for the Gold Card. The program…
TPS End for Haitians in Springfield Could Spur Aggressive Action
TPS for Haitians is slated to end February 2026, prompting fears of deportations among about 15,000 Springfield residents.…
Bermuda Tightens Immigration Penalties as Enforcement Grows Tougher
Bermuda will tighten enforcement against unauthorized work and overstays. Penalties include civil fines, deportation, Stop List placement, and…
Have There Been Protests in Charlotte Over ICE Raids? A 2025 Update
Hundreds protested Charlotte ICE raids on November 15, 2025, after reports of masked agents detaining people in unmarked…
EB-1 India Final Action Date Advances One Month in 2025 Bulletin
In December 2025 the EB-1 India Final Action Date moved one month to 15MAR2022, making priority dates 16FEB2022–14MAR2022…
Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting
Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration…
Noem: US Tightens Visa Oversight to Admit Only Right Applicants
Kristi Noem announced Nov 12, 2025 that U.S. visa programs remain active but will face stricter vetting. The…