What Happens If You Didn’t Disclose an Arrest on a U.S. Immigration Form?
Key Takeaways A finding of willful material misrepresentation under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) carries a lifetime bar with no statute…
Where’s My Refund? Identity Verification Can Stall IRS Processing
IRS 'still processing' status in 2026 usually means routine review, not an audit. Confirm acceptance and check for…
ESDC Updates May LMIA Processing Times for Global Talent Stream and Seasonal Workers
ESDC releases April 2026 LMIA processing times, showing a sharp drop for PR streams but rising wait times…
Adjustment of Status Now Limited to Extraordinary Cases
USCIS now treats adjustment of status as an exceptional remedy, making Form I-485 approvals harder for many applicants…
Bay Area Democrats Press USCIS for Action on 100,000-Case DACA Renewal Backlog
Bay Area Democrats demand USCIS address DACA renewal backlogs causing recipients to lose work authorization and face deportation…
USCIS Moves Toward Mandatory Electronic Filing for All Immigration Forms
USCIS mandates electronic filing and stricter digital signature rules for 2026 immigration benefits to streamline processing and fee…
USCIS Sends Notices of Intent to Deny to Chinese EB-5 Investors Linked to Tech Firms
USCIS intensifies national security vetting for Chinese EB-5 investors with ties to sensitive tech sectors and specific research…
USCIS Rolls Out Interim Final Rule Tightening Signatures, Raising Risk of Outright Denial
New USCIS rule effective July 10, 2026, allows denial of filings for signature errors without RFEs. Fees are…
Trump Vows to End DACA as Dreamer Processing Times in Arizona Surge
Arizona DACA renewal times have spiked to 70 days in 2026, threatening work permits and driver's licenses as…
Key Differences between June 2026 Visa Bulletin vs May Explained
Side-by-side comparison of every Final Action and Filing date in the June 2026 vs May 2026 Visa Bulletin:…
USCIS Hits Cap for Second H-2B Visa Allocation for Returning Workers in 2026
USCIS hits the second supplemental H-2B visa cap for April 2026; third allocation for summer jobs remains open…
USCIS and Labor Department Data Mislead as H-1B Visa Numbers Mix New and Existing Workers
Confusion over H-1B data persists as public reports often conflate new worker entries with simple status extensions and…
USCIS Delays DACA Renewals to 122 Days Amid Stricter Vetting
DACA renewal times hit 122 days in 2026 due to stricter vetting, causing work permit lapses for many…
USCIS Adds Next Generation Identification Fingerprint Checks, Delaying Green Cards
USCIS implemented enhanced fingerprint vetting on April 27, 2026, slowing decisions for green cards and citizenship while FBI…