Joseph Edlow Assumes Role as New USCIS Director in July 2025
On July 15, 2025, the United States Senate officially confirmed Joseph B. Edlow as the new Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), ushering in a new chapter for the federal agency responsible for managing the country’s legal immigration system. Also read: “Traveling in the U.S. Without Removing Shoes: New TSA Screening Policy Change” […]
Traveling in the U.S. Without Removing Shoes: New TSA Screening Policy Change
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the end of the well-known policy requiring passengers to remove their shoes when passing through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. Starting July 8, 2025, travelers will be allowed to keep their shoes on during the inspection process at domestic airports. This change aims to streamline the flow […]
USCIS Uncovers U Visa Fraud Scheme in Louisiana
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2025, the dismantling of a fraud scheme related to U visas, following an interagency investigation that led to the federal indictment of five individuals in Louisiana, including four law enforcement officers—both active and retired. Also read: “USCIS Updates Immigration Fees: New Costs Starting […]
USCIS Updates Immigration Fees: New Costs Starting July 22, 2025
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an official notice in the Federal Register (FRN) on July 18, 2025, detailing a significant update to fees for certain immigration procedures. These adjustments are based on the provisions of the Reconciliation Act HR 1 (HR 1) and will take effect beginning July 22, 2025. Also […]
