USCIS Proposes Collecting Social Media Handles on Immigration Forms
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through USCIS, proposes a new information collection to include social media identifiers…
When USCIS Issues a Notice to Appear: What Immigrants Should Know
USCIS accelerates deportation cases in 2026 through increased Notices to Appear (NTA), targeting criminal records and fraud with…
H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 Visa Processing Times as of March 1, 2025
The following report presents the latest updates on the processing times for H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 visa applications…
Do Deportations Threaten Property Rights? New Policies Spark Alarm
Deported undocumented immigrants do not face automatic confiscation of all assets, but property rights issues arise due to…
Los Angeles Public Library Expands Free Immigration Help Across Branches
Los Angeles Public Libraries' New Americans Initiative offers free, multilingual immigration and citizenship services across seven locations. Services…
USCIS Releases Guidance on Cancelling Public Charge Bond with Form I-356
Form I-356 is used to request cancellation of a public charge bond. Eligible applicants include the alien, obligor,…
What to Do If You Get Married While Your I-485 Is Still Pending
If a primary applicant marries while their I-485 is pending, they should notify USCIS promptly, ideally within 30…
USCIS Memo Halts Immigration Applications for Many Parolees
A USCIS memo imposes an indefinite pause on processing benefits like TPS, asylum, EADs, and green cards for…
Steps to Update Your Phone Number on Your USCIS Account
To update your phone number on your USCIS account, log in, go to the "Profile" section, and edit…
Could Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Target USCIS Next? Here’s What’s at Stake
Elon Musk's DOGE, known for targeting federal agencies, raises concerns over potential control of USCIS. Though no evidence…
Why USCIS Processing Times Are Rising and What Applicants Can Do
USCIS processing times in 2026 are rising due to backlogs and strict vetting. I-485 waits average 12.5 months,…
Can USCIS Funding Be Halted? A Look at Its Fee-Driven Structure
USCIS is primarily funded through applicant fees, with 97% of its budget self-generated, limiting direct executive control. While…
How Proclamation 10949 Affects H-1B Visa Processing Times
New U.S. visa rules and travel bans have pushed interview slots into 2027, with high fees and social…
Trump Administration Cuts Jobs of 50 USCIS Employees
The Trump administration's workforce reduction led to over 400 job cuts at DHS, including 50 at USCIS. Agencies…