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2026 EB Green Card Outlook: Slow Progress and Regional Backlogs
Employment-based green card timelines in 2026 remain constrained: EB-2 India faces the worst delays and retrogression risk, EB-1 shows modest movement for China and current dates for ROW, and EB-3…
H-4 EAD in 2026: Processing Times, Delays, and What Improves
H-4 EADs are still available in 2026 but processing is slower and less predictable. Eligibility requires H-4 status…
ICE Resumes NC Enforcement as Three Arrested at Durham USCIS
A coordinated ICE enforcement surge in North Carolina included arrests at the Durham USCIS field office, targeting people…
USCIS Launches AI-Driven Vetting Center to Strengthen Screening
A new USCIS Vetting Center in Atlanta centralizes AI-driven security screening for all immigration cases, including past approvals.…
How to Confirm Your Address Update in the USCIS Online Account
Use your USCIS online account to confirm and update your mailing address. Check My Account > Change Your…
No Evidence Immigrants Were Plucked From Oath Ceremonies, Officials Say
Courts temporarily barred the Trump executive order on birthright citizenship, which targets children born after February 19, 2025.…
June 2025 Travel Ban Suspends Citizenship Interviews
Presidential Proclamation 10949 suspended naturalization steps and other immigration benefits for nationals of 19 countries starting June 9,…
USCIS Opens Vetting Center to Tighten Screening and Target Threats
A new USCIS Vetting Center in Atlanta centralizes sensitive screening, combining AI and human review to re‑examine pending…
2026 USCIS Fees & Processing Times: What Immigrants Should Plan
On January 1, 2026 USCIS applies H.R. 1 inflation adjustments, increasing fees like I-765 to $560 and the…
USCIS Opens Vetting Center in Atlanta to Strengthen Screening
On December 5, 2025, USCIS opened a Vetting Center in Atlanta to centralize screenings, deepen biometric checks, and…