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.
How to Avoid Common Immigration Scams and Fraud
Immigration scams are unfortunately common and continue to evolve in more sophisticated ways. Scammers often impersonate government agencies or legal professionals to trick people into sharing personal information or paying…
The 2025 Green Card Law Changes Every Holder Must Watch
USCIS tightened enforcement in 2025, increasing scrutiny of marriage-based Green Card filings, reducing RFEs, and mandating new form…
ICE’s full-body restraints in deportations spark concerns of inhumane treatment
ICE’s use of The WRAP during deportations has drawn criticism for prolonged application, steep seating angles, and stacked…
Shutdown Delays Citizenship Ceremonies and Frustration Mounts
Citizenship ceremonies at a Virginia USCIS office were cancelled without timely notice during a government shutdown, leaving applicants…
F-1 OPT Student Stuck in SEVIS Termination After H-1B Withdrawal Delay
An F-1 OPT student with pending STEM extension faced SEVIS termination on October 1 after delayed USCIS confirmation…
Lake County Sees Unprecedented Federal Immigration Activity This Week
A large-scale ICE deployment — about 300 agents based at Naval Station Great Lakes — has led to…
November 2025 Visa Bulletin Predictions: Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast
The November 2025 Visa Bulletin is expected to continue the momentum established by the dramatic movements seen in…
I-829 Approved: Investor Gains Green Card via CMB Chino Hills EB-5
USCIS approved the first I-829 for CMB’s Chino Hills project, confirming required investment and job-creation rules were met.…
US Army Veteran Miguel Perez Jr. Dies Six Years After Citizenship
Veteran Miguel Perez Jr. was deported in 2017 after a drug conviction and green card revocation. Pardoned in…
Hundreds of DHS Staff Reassigned to Border Security and Immigration
Hundreds of DHS employees from CISA, FEMA, TSA and the Coast Guard are being reassigned to immigration roles…