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.
When to Switch Employers Without Jeopardizing Your U.S. Visa Status
When switching H-1B employers, ensure the new employer files Form I-129 before your status expires. You can start work after USCIS issues a receipt, but submit amended petitions for material…
What Trump’s 2025 immigrant exclusions mean for Wisconsin programs
An executive order from February 2025 seeks to exclude specified immigrant groups from 15 federally funded programs. Wisconsin…
Trump urges states to feed voter data into federal citizenship program
DHS launched a SAVE-backed system August 15, 2025 allowing states to submit voter data—including SSN, name, birthdate—for citizenship…
No New Signature Scrutiny in 2025 U.S. Visa Policy, Official Guidance
Rumors about a new signature-only U.S. visa hurdle are unfounded. By August 14, 2025, State and USCIS made…
DOJ Sues Maryland Federal Bench Over Automatic Two-Day Deportation Pause
A May 2025 Maryland standing order pauses deportations roughly two business days after filing a habeas petition. DOJ…
City of Tulsa Hosts 49th Naturalization Ceremony Welcoming New Citizens
Tulsa’s monthly naturalization series, started in 2019, has produced roughly 1,500 new U.S. citizens. On June 11, 2025,…
USCIS Director Joe Edlow: Biden Prioritized Illegal Aliens, Messed Legal Immigration
Confirmed July 2025, Joseph B. Edlow directs USCIS toward stronger vetting, fraud enforcement, and oversight of programs like…
US Warns H-2A Workers of Serious Legal Consequences for Violations
USCIS alerted H-2A workers that job abandonment or not reporting to designated employers can trigger ICE enforcement and…
Do USCIS Officers Check Your Phone During Interviews in 2025?
USCIS typically focuses on filed evidence and does not routinely search phones during interviews; requests are rare and…
September USCIS Visa Bulletin: Key Green Card Changes for Ukrainians
USCIS instructs family‑sponsored applicants to use Dates for Filing in September 2025, permitting I‑485 submissions; employment categories see…