USCIS
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USCIS Mandates Electronic Filing for Key Immigration Benefits
USCIS will require electronic filing for immigration forms available online for 180 days to increase processing efficiency and reduce paper reliance.
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US Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration from Revoking TPS Work Permits
A federal judge has halted a policy that would have stripped work permits from thousands of TPS holders from El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine pending further court review.
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Trump Administration Revives Strict ‘Public Charge’ Rule for Green Card Applicants
The Trump administration has revived the ‘public charge’ rule, allowing officials to deny green cards to applicants using public benefits starting Sept. 18, 2026.
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Federal Judge Blocks USCIS Freeze on Immigration Benefits in Ohio
A federal judge in Ohio has issued a preliminary injunction requiring USCIS to resume processing green card and work permit applications for 25 plaintiffs.
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USCIS Memo Signals Restrictive Shift in Green Card Adjustment of Status Policy
A new USCIS memo reclassifies ‘adjustment of status’ as administrative grace rather than a standard procedure, threatening to force thousands of applicants to pursue consular processing abroad.
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USCIS Signature Mandate: The New Frontier of Administrative Rejection
A new USCIS interim rule effective July 10, 2026, grants the agency expanded authority to reject immigration filings over signature defects even after they have entered processing.
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DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: What USCIS Policy Change Means for Workers and Employers
The Department of Homeland Security has ended automatic extensions for certain Employment Authorization Documents, a move that reshapes how immigrants and employers must navigate USCIS renewal timelines.
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USCIS Citizenship Ceremonies Halted Amid Shutdown, Leaving Immigrants in Limbo
The US government shutdown has abruptly halted USCIS citizenship ceremonies nationwide, leaving thousands of immigrants without notification and in emotional, legal, and financial uncertainty as political deadlock drags on.
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USCIS Expands Immigration Law Enforcement Powers
USCIS has been granted expanded law enforcement powers, allowing special agents to investigate immigration crimes, make arrests, and support national security efforts more efficiently.
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USCIS Implements New ‘Good Moral Character’ Guidelines Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration has introduced stricter USCIS guidelines redefining ‘good moral character,’ emphasizing positive contributions and adherence to societal norms.
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US Warns in India of Deportation, Permanent Ban for Visa Overstays
The US Embassy in India has warned foreign nationals that overstaying visas could lead to deportation and a permanent travel ban. Here’s what you need to know.