Can USCIS Deny My Asylum Application During the Decision Halt?
On Nov. 28, 2025, USCIS paused decisions on most affirmative asylum claims during an expanded security review and…
USCIS Halts All Asylum Decisions, Director Says Vetting Must Improve
After a shooting near the White House, USCIS suspended all asylum decisions nationwide to conduct more complete vetting,…
Immigrant Advocates Brace for Tougher U.S. Citizenship Rules in 2025
Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS expands the civics pool to 128 questions and ups oral questions to 20,…
Green Card Interviews Turn to Detentions: ICE Arrests
ICE arrests during USCIS Green Card interviews in San Diego—reported in at least six marriage‑based cases—have sparked fear.…
Judge Pauses Trump Admin’s End of Haiti TPS Amid Surge in Violence
A federal judge paused the Sept. 2, 2025 termination of Haiti’s TPS, keeping protections through Feb. 3, 2026.…
AI in U.S. immigration enforcement sparks concern over report accuracy
A Chicago ruling found AI-generated use-of-force text conflicted with body-camera video, prompting judicial scrutiny, privacy concerns, state labeling…
USCIS halts Afghan immigration requests after DC Guard shooting
Following a Nov. 26 shooting, USCIS paused all immigration processing for Afghan nationals worldwide. The indefinite freeze affects…
Administration freezes Green Cards, refugees, re-interview to tighten security vetting
The administration froze processing of about 235,000 refugee Green Cards admitted Jan. 20, 2021–Feb. 20, 2025, ordering mandatory…
Analysts scrutinize Brat’s figures amid Industrial-scale fraud, Chennai, H-1B visas.
A former congressman alleges Chennai processed 220,000 H-1B visas in 2024, far above the 85,000 cap; a former…
January 2026 Visa Bulletin Predictions, Analysis and Understanding
January 2026 Visa Bulletin predictions with detailed analysis of EB-2, EB-3, EB-1 priority dates for India & China,…
DHS OPT Overhaul: What It Means for Indian Students
Current OPT rules remain unchanged, but DHS proposals and a new House bill could reshape work options for…
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…
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…