457,000 Aliens Cross as ICE Targets 2,400 Smuggling Rings with 1,500 Child Victims
ICE is asking Congress for more FY 2027 funding while highlighting nearly 457,000 arrests, 2,400 smuggling operations dismantled,…
Green Card Holders Slow Naturalization Applications as USCIS Faces Backlog
USCIS naturalization filings fell sharply by April 2026 due to a harder civics test, stricter character reviews, and…
U.S. Embassy in Bangkok Adds Social Media Requirement, Tightens Visa Screening
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok now requires most visa applicants to make social media public and disclose 5…
H-1B Fraud: Pair Pleads Guilty in Scheme Involving Fake University of California Positions
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
Trump Administration Reviews Biden Era Green Cards to Revoke them
USCIS is re-reviewing Green Cards granted since 2021 to nationals of 39 high-risk countries, citing security concerns and…
U.S. Visa Cases Revisit Old Visa Problems, Day 1 CPT History, and Social Media Posts
USCIS and State Dept. increase scrutiny of past H-1B moves, old student CPT records, and social media activity…
85-Year-Old French Widow Detained in U.S. Immigration Custody After Visa Waiver Overstay
85-year-old French widow Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé deported in 2026 after 16-day ICE detention following an Alabama estate dispute and…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, Analyst John Miano Says
The $100,000 H-1B fee targets overseas hires, shifting demand toward domestic candidates while keeping the annual 85,000 visa…
USCIS Processing Delays Freeze DACA Renewals, Forcing Recipients Out of Work
USCIS delays and a 39-country freeze are causing DACA work permits to expire, leading to job losses and…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Opens $166B Tariff Refund Portal After Court Ruling
CBP opens CAPE portal for $166B in tariff refunds following Supreme Court ruling. Importers must file via ACE…
Congress Proposes Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026 to Tighten Student Tracking
U.S. immigration policy in 2026 shifts toward increased vetting and oversight for international students, including fixed stay limits…
2 Indian-Origin Men Plead Guilty in H-1B Visa Fraud Scheme Using Fake University Jobs
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud for using fake University of California job positions to…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, USCIS Data Shows Under Presidential Proclamation
USCIS reached the 85,000 H-1B cap for FY 2027 despite a $100,000 fee for overseas filers, showing sustained…
Gas Prices Relief Act Unpassed: No U.S. Federal Tax Break
Claims of a U.S. federal gas tax break on April 20, 2026, are false. Canada suspended its tax,…