Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order for Certain Noncitizen Families
A September 3, 2026 court ruling blocked Trump’s new birthright citizenship order for a certified class. The order…
US-Born Children of Diplomats Now Eligible for Permanent Residency via Form I-485
DHS broadened green card eligibility for some U.S.-born children of foreign government employees beginning September 4, 2026. Applicants…
U.S. Warns EB-1 Green Cards for Indians May Run Out Before Sept 30
EB-1 India remains open for now, but the U.S. State Department warns visa numbers could run out before…
USCIS Buys Body Cameras from Axon as Agency Expands Enforcement Role
USCIS bought body-worn cameras and related technology from Axon Enterprise for about $159,675. The contract supports its growing…
December 11 Funding Cliff Spurs $103,265 Fee, H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
Congress extended funding to December 11, 2026, while DHS separately proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions.…
Federal Court Blocks Education Dept Rule for Jay Treaty Students
A New York federal court struck down an Education Department rule that forced Jay Treaty students to present…
USCIS Can Now Freeze Credit Reports for Green Card Sponsors via Form I-864
USCIS has updated Form I-864, effective August 31, 2026. The new edition allows credit-report requests during the support…
Green Card Freeze, State Department Pause Strands Tri-Cities Refugee Visas
A State Department pause on immigrant visa appointments has delayed green card interviews worldwide. While courts vacated one…
ICE Detains 76-Year-Old Green Card Holder Loreto Javar with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer at Northwest Center
ICE detained Loreto Javar during a citizenship interview, while his family says his stage 4 prostate cancer and…
Green Card Delays Leave San Antonio Refugee Families Without SNAP Benefits, Advocates Say
Green card delays are preventing some San Antonio refugee families from receiving SNAP benefits while residency cases remain…
British Citizenship Applications Hit Record High as Grants Dip
UK citizenship applications hit a record 315,224 in the year ending June 2026. British citizenship grants fell slightly,…
Richland Man Sentenced for Selling Fake Green Cards and Social Security Cards
Guadalupe Jose Oropeza Reyes received 14 months in federal prison and three years of probation for selling counterfeit…
Why Filing in Japan Before September 30 Locks in the Old Residence Permit Fees
Japan's Immigration Services Agency will apply the current lower immigration charges to cases it receives by September 30,…
US Lists 9 Conditions Foreign Relatives of American Citizens Must Meet for Green Card via Form I-485
USCIS requires nine conditions for immediate-relative green card approval through adjustment of status. Only spouses, unmarried children under…