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USCIS Tightens Vetting for VAWA, T, and U Programs Nationwide
New USCIS guidance for VAWA, T, and U visas strengthens fraud prevention by clarifying 'prohibited source' rules and vetting procedures.…
State Department Online Vetting Triggers Major H-1B Rescheduling Crisis
A new U.S. State Department mandate for social media screening has triggered massive visa interview delays in India. Thousands of…
Spike in ICE Custody Deaths in 2025; DHS Has Not Denied the Increase
ICE custody deaths have spiked to record levels in 2025, with at least 20 fatalities reported by October. As the…
South Sudan TPS Ends Jan 5, 2026: Plan B Options for Holders
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan on January 5, 2026. Roughly 210 people will lose work…
Rare Backlog Opening Lets Eligible Applicants File for Green Card Now
When your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin, you must act fast to file for your green card.…
Background-Check Delays Signal Strain on Immigration System Under Trump Crackdown
Immigration processing in Wisconsin is facing delays due to background-check backlogs and staffing shortages. Even with a judge's approval, many…
DV-2026 February Cutoffs: Regional Moves, Beneficiaries, Europe Drop
February DV-2026 cutoffs expanded Africa and Asia but reduced Europe’s cutoff. Supply is restricted (~52,000) and entitlement ends September 30,…
Judge Blocks Hundreds of Layoffs, Easing Immigration Staffing
A judge blocked about 400 planned federal layoffs and ordered nearly 300 reinstatements under the Shutdown Law, preserving staffing through…