USCIS
Processing time trackers, fee schedule changes, form updates, and policy memos from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Covers service center operations, office closures, and adjudication trends.
Trump Immigration Crackdown Leads to Drop in U.S. Population Growth
U.S. population growth hit a historic low of 0.5% in 2025, a shift federal officials attribute to intensified immigration enforcement. Reporting over 2.5 million departures and nearly 600,000 arrests, the…
ACLU of Nebraska Sues to Restore Bond Hearing After ICE Policy Denial
A new ACLU lawsuit in Nebraska accuses ICE of unlawfully denying bond hearings to long-term residents. By labeling…
Texas Freezes New H-1B Visa Petitions at State Agencies and Universities
Texas has frozen new H-1B visa sponsorships for public-sector employers until mid-2027. The order, signed by Governor Abbott,…
Judge Orders Todd Lyons to Appear Over Operation Metro Surge
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to appear in person for a…
Judge Threatens Contempt for Acting ICE Director Over Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis Courtroom Patrick J. Schiltz
Minnesota's Chief Federal Judge has threatened ICE leadership with contempt for failing to provide timely bond hearings during…
DOL Pauses Some PERM Processing Ahead of Government Shutdown January 30, 2026
A potential government shutdown on January 30, 2026, could suspend Department of Labor PERM processing. While USCIS stays…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ice) BWC Program Cut in DHS Budget
The administration's FY2026 budget proposal significantly defunds ICE's body-worn camera program, cutting staff from 22 to 3. This…
BP Chief Vows Operation Metro Surge Operation Catch of the Day in Minnesota
Operation Metro Surge has deployed 3,000 federal agents to the Twin Cities, resulting in thousands of arrests and…
Operation Twin Shield Drives Rise in U.S. Home Visits by Uscis
New federal initiatives, including Operation Twin Shield and PARRIS, are increasing site visits and background checks for immigration…
Indicted for Assault on Agents Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, Texas, December 1, 2025
The U.S. government is pursuing high-level federal charges for assaults on immigration agents in three states. These legal…