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.
Kristi Noem to discuss Chicago immigration operations in Gary
On October 30, 2025, Secretary Kristi Noem will report in Gary on Operation Midway Blitz, which began in September and has led to about 3,000 Chicago-area arrests. The visit comes…
Ending EAD Extensions: Refugees and Asylees Face Work Gaps
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends automatic EAD extensions for refugees and asylees; filings before October 30 retain…
What to Do When Your EAD Expires After Oct 30, 2025
Most automatic EAD extensions end October 30, 2025. If an EAD expires after that date, the worker must…
DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions Beginning Oct 30, 2025
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS will generally end automatic extensions for EAD renewals filed on or after that…
USCIS Requires Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Immigration Forms
USCIS mandates electronic payments for paper filings from Oct. 28, 2025. Use Form G-1450 for card charges or…
Trump Purges ICE Leaders in Five Cities, Replacing with Border Patrol
Officials are ousting ICE field directors in five cities, placing Border Patrol leaders and one HSI official to…
Trump Administration Replaces Phoenix ICE Official, Sources Say
On October 24, 2025, Phoenix ICE director John Cantu was reassigned during a quiet nationwide reshuffle that moved…
DHS Reports Over 2 Million Departures Under Trump 2.0 Administration
DHS reports 2 million undocumented departures since January 2025—about 1.6 million voluntary and 400,000+ formal removals in under…
New U.S. Citizenship Test Rules Spark Concerns Over Access
Beginning October 20, 2025, the civics test will have 20 oral questions with a 12-correct passing score and…
ACE and Higher Ed Warn H-1B Reforms Threaten U.S. Competitiveness
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to most new abroad-filed H-1B petitions. Higher education groups warn…