Trump proposes raising the cost of citizenship and removing discounts for migrants... The proposal also contemplates changes in forms and adjustments in naturalization procedures for legal migrants in the United States.
What type of immigrants would the new rule affect when applying for the Green Card?... The new USCIS memo leaves several questions open, but immigration lawyers recognize possible effects on millions of people
DACA turns 14, but 'Dreamers' face persecution from the Trump administration... The Trump administration has detained dozens of people with DACA and deported at least 90, while complicating its defense in court
Memorandum that changes residency rules generates fear among immigrants and employers... Lawyers estimate that this measure by the Trump Administration makes it difficult for people to reach the US legally or maintain legal status.
Trump administration wants to remove citizenship from those who committed immigration fraud and other crimes... The Department of Justice initiated 17 processes to withdraw citizenship from immigrants accused of immigration fraud and sexual crimes
The United States denies that Mexican governors have a special permit used for security cases... The DHS indicated that the governors of Sonora and Tamaulipas have not been 'paroled', in reference to a special permit to enter the United States.
Judge orders Trump to reactivate asylum procedures... Thousands of Immigrants Left Without Answers or Permits as USCIS Freezes Key Benefits
Facts of the week: ICE receives more funds as fears grow over raids during the 2026 World Cup... Organizations warn about immigration abuses and a climate of fear days before the start of the tournament
Trump considers rejecting asylum requests without interviews, according to internal documents... Internal documents reveal changes that would tighten access to asylum and raise legal risks
Many immigrants are unaware of this exception that allows them to apply for citizenship before the age of 5.... Some permanent residents can apply for US citizenship before turning 5 years old with a Green Card. Learn who qualifies and what USCIS requires
Venezuelan with TPS sues the Government after being detained despite having current immigration protection... This lawsuit is the first step in obtaining compensation for the illegal conduct of government officials
Requiring immigrants to apply for a Green Card from their country could “penalize” people, lawyers warn... Members of the AILA warn about the consequences of the memorandum that requires immigrants to apply for Legal Residency from a US consulate.
Court protects immigrant victims of abuse from arrests and deportations... Justice suspended Trump's measures that allowed immigrant victims to be detained and expelled
Trump/Miller attack on legal immigration crystallizes... The new Green Card policy has serious implications for those who overstayed their visas.
“DACAmentados” in Los Angeles are urged to renew their application... With USCIS 'administrative' delays, the Trump administration's real goal is to end deportation protection for nearly 600,000 people
USCIS tightens access to the Green Card and will require procedures from the country of origin... The new policy will limit adjustment of status within the US except in extraordinary cases
Thousands of ‘Dreamers’ in danger of losing DACA protection... Concerning delays in USCIS and persecutory policies of the Trump government against the 'Dreamers'
TPS at risk: what can happen in Texas and what beneficiaries should do now... What could change for immigrants and work permits if TPS is canceled and which beneficiaries living in Texas should do now
Department of Housing demands proof of citizenship from thousands of tenants and asks them to report undocumented immigr... The Trump administration issued a new directive requiring HUD's housing assistance program to demand proof of citizenship or legal immigration status
Democrat Ken Martin calls Donald Trump a "shitty president"... The Democratic National Committee chairman crossed the line by ranting on social media against the nation's leader
USCIS activates Operation PARRIS to re-examine thousands of refugee cases in Minnesota... Thousands of refugees in Minnesota are under scrutiny by the federal government as Operation PARRIS is activated
USCIS to Increase Prices for Several Premium Immigration Services... Starting March 1, there will be new fees for some premium immigration services, such as work visas
What to expect in immigration in 2026 under the Trump administration?... Deportations, limitations on Green Cards and citizenship are some aspects of the immigration scenario in the U.S. for the new year
USCIS toughens H-1B work visa process... By advocating a focus on the qualification of foreign workers and better wages, USCIS will apply a new rule to H-1B visa applicants
What is form I-131? It could be vital if you have a Green Card and will travel outside the US.... The I-131 form allows you to request a reentry permit and can be key to not losing your Green Card after long trips outside the United States
How immigration law will change by 2026 in the US.... The criteria for approving high-skilled visas have also been tightened in recent months
Immigration Facts of the Week: Trump's Plan to Remove Citizenship and Judge's Order Against ICE... Check out this week's immigration news, including the plan to strip 200 immigrants of their citizenship per month and rulings against ICE
USCIS implements new requirements for professional athlete visas... Form I-140 must demonstrate that the foreign beneficiary and the offered work meet the requirements of the requested classification
Reinterviewing refugees resolves nothing, creates harm and undermines US values... Refugees are the most vetted immigrants in the United States
Why is it worrying that USCIS is canceling citizenship ceremonies for dozens of immigrants?... The Trump administration's new policy extends to people from 19 countries, but more will soon be included, and it includes additional reviews for asylum and Green Cards
Public notaries: a trap in which immigrants fall when carrying out procedures... The National Bar Association warns that notaries in the U.S. are not authorized to represent other people before immigration authorities
Cuban immigrant reports that her citizenship appointment was suspended 3 hours before... A young Cuban immigrant received a call from USCIS on the same day as her citizenship appointment: she was informed that the process had been canceled
Marine veteran's wife detained by ICE at Green Card interview... Woman arrested for overstaying her B-2 tourist visa
Facts of the week in immigration: tragedy to two national guards in Washington, DC has immigration repercussions... Follow this week's immigration news: attack in DC and the immigration decisions regarding it, ICE detentions and fear among migrants
End of TPS will leave 350,000 Haitian immigrants vulnerable to deportation starting in February... The Trump administration has argued that the TPS policy has been abused by Democratic administrations and has tried to dismantle it
What happens to your Green Card when you travel outside the US and when there is a presumption of abandonment... What happens to your Green Card if you travel outside the US for too long and how to avoid the presumption of abandonment when returning to the country
Diabetic immigrant is detained by ICE at a Green Card interview... Hanne Daguman was arrested after admitting her student visa had expired
Alert about ICE arrests in residency interviews... Lawyers in San Diego denounce the arrest of immigrants who meet the requirements; in Los Angeles who this has been happening for months
Which immigration petitions to USCIS will increase in price in 2026?... Under the new HR1 Act, U.S. immigration authorities will update the prices of various services annually
Can I lose my Green Card due to marriage if I get divorced? USCIS Clarifies... What happens to a Green Card after marriage if I get divorced, and what does USCIS require to maintain it legally without losing conditional residency?
Trump administration will punish immigrants who apply for Green Card with new public charge rule... The rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security will repeat the Joe Biden administration's guidelines
Brazilian pastor self-deports before losing his visa for religious workers: 'It's a defeat'... Albert Oliveira, a Brazilian pastor from Texas, decided to self-deport with his family after the delay in his EB-4 visa and the risk of becoming undocumented
Trump administration will deny visas and Green Cards to people due to age and overweight... A new State Department directive instructs embassies and consulates to consider the health and age of individuals in visa evaluations
Green Card Applicant is detained by ICE at a routine immigration appointment... Esteban Quiroga-Chaparro was detained without prior notice
Notary error puts U visa beneficiary at risk of losing residency... Given the urgent need for immigration services, immigrants are warned not to use notaries for legal assistance
They put an end to automatic renewal of work permits... This includes refugees, asylum seekers, and spouses of those with H-1B visas for foreign workers
USCIS stops accepting cash payments for immigration and citizenship services... USCIS announced new digital processes for citizenship applications, requiring only electronic payments, complicating matters for many users
USCIS ends cash payments: only digital payments will be accepted... Warning that immigrants will be left vulnerable to scams, and that the measure creates obstacles for those without access to banking
Latina mothers in Los Angeles mourn the deportation of their loved ones ... Maria Gaytan's husband was repatriated to Mexico and Magda Samayoa's oldest daughter was sent to Guatemala
Walmart suspends job offers for those who require an H-1B visa... Walmart suspends hiring for those who require an H-1B visa after the new $100,000 fee imposed by the Trump administration
Citizenship test: how many questions you must answer now to pass... The new US citizenship test will have 20 questions, 10 more than before, although the percentage requirement will be the same
Veteran with a Green Card is detained by ICE during appointment of naturalization... Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry served in the Washington, D.C. National Guard from 2001 to 2005
Federal judge suspends his decision on TPS for Venezuelans in the US: what it means... Starting September 10, more than 250,000 Venezuelans will lose TPS, leaving them at risk of being detained by ICE and subsequently deported
The Trump administration reinstates neighborhood checks for applicants citizenship... Neighborhood checks would involve investigations of the place of residence by officers from Citizenship and Immigration Services
They deny asylum to parents of child American with rare disease: they spent more than $50,000 on their case... Since 2018 when the asylum application was denied for the first time, the family spent more than $50,000 to appeal the case and now they must return to their country
Three immigrants lead lawsuit against Trump administration for canceling parole programs... The Trump Administration faces another federal lawsuit for the abrupt end of the CBP One program, through which thousands of people migrated legally
USCIS Updates Standards of Evaluation and Verification to Obtain Permanent Residence... The new rules regulate the interview for asylees and refugees and their family members who apply for permanent residence or adjustment of status
Partial victory for Venezuelan immigrants with TPS... Three judges expose discrimination and racism in the cancellation of the program by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Can I do my immigration procedures with AI Immigration lawyer clarifies... Kelley Ortega, a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, explained the risks of using AI tools for immigration procedures
Keys on the policy Trump for revoke citizenship of immigrants... The Department of Justice issued new guidelines on cases in which the naturalization of immigrants will be revoked
Publications on social networks can prevent obtaining a Green Card; these are the most sought after... These measures are intended to search for links to hate speech, extreme activities, or criminal groups
USCIS Changed Its Text Alert Number a Leave of July 1... U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Changed Its Text Alert Number a Leave of July 1
Trump asks newly naturalized Americans to defend “the American way of life”;... Trump says he values ??“the God-given rights of freedom of speech, the free exercise of religion, and the right to keep and bear arms”
Trump adds another 2,000 soldiers of the National Guard in Los Angeles by protests... Trump ordered another 2,000 federal troops to suppress protests in Los Angeles, which adds a new group of marines
H1B Visa: Fraud in H1B visa lottery system, USCIS will bring law to deal with it... In such a situation, USCIS is committed to implementing laws according to the changing needs of the US labor market.
Proposal for huge increase in immigration fees including H-1B visa, big decision of Biden administration... The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
