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 Admin Cancels New York Citizenship Ceremonies Over Jurisdiction
Multiple naturalization ceremonies in seven New York counties were canceled over alleged court jurisdiction issues, leaving hundreds of approved applicants waiting without new dates, guidance, or relocation plans. Senators and…
DHS Shows More Green Card Denials Amid No Government Aid Policy
On Nov. 19, 2025 DHS proposed replacing the 2022 public‑charge rule with a broader standard allowing officers to…
Federal Swamp Sweep to Extend into Mississippi, Officials Say
Operation Swamp Sweep begins December 1, 2025, deploying about 250 agents for two months across southeast Louisiana and…
DHS 2025 Public Charge Rule Expands Denial Risks for Green Cards
A 2025 DHS proposal would broaden public charge rules to count non-cash benefits like Medicaid and SNAP, reversing…
Texas Universities Verify Lawful Presence for In-State Tuition (USCIS)
A June 2025 ruling voided access to in-state tuition for noncitizens lacking lawful presence. New Fall 2025 rules…
Lawsuit Challenges USCIS Voter Registration Ban at Citizenship Oaths
A coalition sued USCIS for banning nonpartisan voter-registration drives at oath ceremonies, claiming constitutional and APA violations. The…
Washington County NY Not Among Counties Barred from Ceremonies
Washington County reports no order to stop naturalization ceremonies, contrasting with several New York counties that paused events…
Gold Card: USCIS drafts Form I-140G as launch nears in 2025
A draft Form I-140G reached OMB on Nov. 19, 2025, starting clearance for the Gold Card. The program…
Outrage Over Trump Admin Cancelling Citizenship Ceremonies Sparks Debate
USCIS halted county court naturalization ceremonies in November 2025, moving them to federal administrative sites. Hundreds who completed…
DHS to audit CSUB international student program on Tuesday, Nov 18
DHS will audit CSU Bakersfield’s international student program on November 18, 2025, focusing on SEVP compliance, records, and…