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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…

Outrage Over Trump Admin Cancelling Citizenship Ceremonies Sparks Debate

USCIS halted county court naturalization ceremonies in November 2025, moving them to federal administrative sites. Hundreds who completed all requirements…

DHS to audit CSUB international student program on Tuesday, Nov 18

DHS will audit CSU Bakersfield’s international student program on November 18, 2025, focusing on SEVP compliance, records, and procedures. CSU…

Feds Order Counties to End Naturalization Ceremonies Amid Budget Shifts

USCIS will relocate large naturalization ceremonies from venues like Campbell Heritage Theatre to smaller field offices from March 12, 2025,…

Krishnamoorthi Files for Oversight on ICE Private Surveillance Firms

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi urged DHS to disclose plans to use private contractors for ICE surveillance, citing risks of profit-driven abuse,…