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.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office Finds Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss Wasted Millions
GAO report GAO-26-108886 exposes waste, safety gaps, and three deaths at the Fort Bliss ICE detention hub during the 2026 immigration expansion.
IRS Restructures Security Summit to Strengthen Defenses Against Tax Fraud
IRS restructures Security Summit into five units to fight fraud as TIGTA reports thousands of improper taxpayer data…
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefits Hold on Applicants from 39 Countries
A federal judge has vacated USCIS policies freezing immigration benefits for 39 countries, ordering an immediate nationwide restart…
Chief Judge John J. Mcconnell Jr. Rules DHS Broke Law Freezing Immigration from 39 Countries
Judge blocks USCIS from freezing green cards and work permits for 39 countries, ordering immediate resumption of processing…
How Long Does It Take for My Case to Be Processed?
Key Takeaways Common 2026 USCIS waits range from 4 to 20 months, with N-400 naturalization at its fastest…
Social Security Numbers for Non-Citizens: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Key Takeaways The FEIE for 2026 is $132,900 per person, but it applies only to earned income from…
U.S. Judge Orders Immigration Agency to End Travel-Ban Holds on 39 Countries’ Cases
Federal judge rules USCIS cannot freeze immigration applications from 39 travel-ban countries based on nationality, affecting asylum and…
Judge John J. Mcconnell Jr. Vacates Global Asylum Hold Policy in Rhode Island Case
Federal court strikes down USCIS asylum holds and country-based freezes. Standard processing resumes for thousands of immigration cases…
USCIS Uncovers Widespread Fraud in Special Immigrant Juvenile Claims, Expert James Percival Comments
USCIS tightens SIJ rules in 2026, ending automatic deferred action and increasing vetting for fraud and criminal history…
USCIS Officers Question Why 1.2M Green Card Applicants Choose Adjustment of Status Over Consular Processing
USCIS is questioning why green card applicants chose Adjustment of Status over consular processing, shifting focus to discretionary…