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Trump Admin Cancels New York Citizenship Ceremonies Over Jurisdiction

Multiple naturalization ceremonies in seven New York counties were canceled over alleged court jurisdiction issues, leaving hundreds of approved applicants…

DHS Shows More Green Card Denials Amid No Government Aid Policy

On Nov. 19, 2025 DHS proposed replacing the 2022 public‑charge rule with a broader standard allowing officers to consider non‑cash…

Federal Swamp Sweep to Extend into Mississippi, Officials Say

Operation Swamp Sweep begins December 1, 2025, deploying about 250 agents for two months across southeast Louisiana and Mississippi with…

DHS 2025 Public Charge Rule Expands Denial Risks for Green Cards

A 2025 DHS proposal would broaden public charge rules to count non-cash benefits like Medicaid and SNAP, reversing 2022 protections…

Texas Universities Verify Lawful Presence for In-State Tuition (USCIS)

A June 2025 ruling voided access to in-state tuition for noncitizens lacking lawful presence. New Fall 2025 rules require affidavits,…

Lawsuit Challenges USCIS Voter Registration Ban at Citizenship Oaths

A coalition sued USCIS for banning nonpartisan voter-registration drives at oath ceremonies, claiming constitutional and APA violations. The League of…

Washington County NY Not Among Counties Barred from Ceremonies

Washington County reports no order to stop naturalization ceremonies, contrasting with several New York counties that paused events while USCIS…

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 would offer…