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 to Surge Arrests and Deportations Amid Enforcement Push
Since January 2025, deportations and ICE arrests surged nationally, with officials claiming over 400,000 removals by September and new OBBBA funding of $170 billion enabling wider detention and expedited removals.…
ICE Detains Immigrants at Fresno Permanent Resident Appointments
ICE arrested Maria Francisca Caballero after her October 8, 2025 USCIS adjustment interview in Fresno. DHS cites six…
DHS Invites Public Comment on H-1B Weighted Selection Rule
DHS proposes a wage-weighted H-1B lottery giving more entries to higher wage levels (IV=4 to I=1), plus candidate-centric…
San Francisco to Add $3.5M for Immigration Services After Trump Threat
San Francisco secured $3.4 million to expand its Immigration Defense Unit with four new positions through March 2029,…
H-1B Revocation Triggers F-1 Auto-Termination: A Cautionary Case
An August 29, 2025 employer-filed H-1B revocation led to SEVIS auto-termination, ending a recent graduate's OPT and F-1…
More Than 200 ICE Recruits Dismissed as Agency Expands Recklessly
Over 200 ICE trainees were dismissed amid an accelerated hiring push driven by a $50,000 bonus and 150,000+…
US Targets 600,000 Deportations by End of 2025, Trump Aide Says
Project 2025-driven policies aim for over 600,000 formal deportations by end-2025 amid expanded expedited removal, higher detention, and…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused,…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Rules: Impact on F-1, H-1B, and Universities
A suite of 2025 executive actions tightened border controls and visa rules: expanded expedited removal (EO 14159), a…
Durham Movie Theater Manager Detained After Green Card Interview
After a reported green card interview on October 9, 2025, Durham theater manager Mohamed Shama was detained by…