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USCIS Restricts Birthright Citizenship Impacting Student Families

Executive Order 14160 restricts birthright citizenship for children born after February 19, 2025, to parents on temporary visas. USCIS enforces…

USCIS Report Reveals Criminal Exploitation of Special Immigrant Juvenile Program

USCIS exposed widespread fraud in the Special Immigrant Juvenile program, including gang infiltration and age fraud. Over half of 2024…

USCIS Announces New Immigration Fees Under H.R. 1 Effective July 22, 2025

Starting July 22, 2025, USCIS will enforce higher fees under H.R. 1 for asylum, employment authorization, and TPS forms. Applicants…

Interview Waiver Update: New Nonimmigrant Visa Rules Effective Sept 2, 2025

The Department of State reinstates stricter interview requirements for most nonimmigrant visas starting September 2, 2025. Only diplomats and qualified…

H-1B Visa Holder’s Promotion to Electrical Engineer Risks Legal Status

USCIS now enforces stricter rules on H 1B visa promotions. Employers must file amendments for significant job changes to protect…

USCIS Director Says Trump Admin Will Make Citizenship Test Harder

USCIS keeps the 2008 citizenship test unchanged for 2025 amid public opposition to harder revisions. The test includes oral civics…

USCIS Updates Interpreter Policies Emphasizing Applicant-Provided Services

Effective July 25, 2025, USCIS mandates applicants bring qualified interpreters, barring minors except emergencies. Form G-1256 completion and valid ID…

DACA Recipient Faces Deportation After Missing Exit at San Ysidro Border

A July 2025 San Ysidro case reveals DACA recipients face deportation risks from border travel errors. USCIS demands advance parole…