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.
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat new policies were introduced by USCIS in 2025?
New policies included stricter naturalization testing and the termination of multiple humanitarian parole programs.
Read: USCIS End-of-Year Review Highlights Rigorous Immigration Enforcement ActionsWhat enforcement approach did DHS and USCIS implement as of January 2026?
DHS and USCIS implemented a zero-release and mandatory detention approach as of January 3, 2026, pushing longer immigration detention and fewer releases while deportation cases move through the system.
Read: How Long Can Immigration Detention Last Before Deportation Under Current LawWhat actions were taken by federal agencies in January 2026 that affected immigration processes?
On January 14, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries effective January 21, 2026. On January 15, 2026, USCIS announced Operation PARRIS to re-examine refugee cases for fraud/security.
Read: Family Self-Departs U.S. After 11-Year Green Card Backlog ReckoningWhat actions should people take if they have a pending immigration application due to recent policy changes?
People with pending applications should know their rights, gather documents, contact legal help, check their status, and stay informed about updates from official sources.
Read: Debate Intensifies Over Military’s Expanding Role in Immigration PolicyWhat changes did the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announce in 2025?
USCIS announced inflation adjustments that increased premium processing fees, with Form I-129 increasing from $2,805 to $2,965 and Form I-140 rising to $2,965.
Read: UK Government Hikes Immigration and Visa Fees, Canada and Germany Gain
DHS Ends Maine Surge After Senator Collins Secures End to Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ended its 'enhanced activities' in Maine following a brief surge that resulted in 200 arrests. Senator Susan Collins confirmed the shift to normal operations after…
NTSB Finds FAA Ignored Warnings Before D.C. Midair Collision
The NTSB reports that the FAA ignored safety warnings before the 2025 DCA midair collision. The crash led…
FAA Announces Largest Structural Reorganization Under Flight Plan 2026 to Modernize National Airspace System
The U.S. government is overhauling aviation safety and immigration processing. The FAA is centralizing its safety units, while…
Judge Orders Unsealing of Records in Maryville Tennessee Case of Diego Alberto Hernandez Garcia
A Tennessee federal court has unsealed documents revealing that ICE allegedly violated a stay of removal during the…
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…
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…