USCIS Modifies Its Policy on the Collection of Biometrics for Individuals in Custody
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated Volume 1, Part C of its Policy Manual with the aim of discouraging […]
The United States Creates a New Research Center to Strengthen Immigration Controls and Address Security Threats
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the creation of a specialized center that will enhance the capabilities of the immigration […]
The United States Adjusts the Validity of Work Permits and Strengthens Security Reviews for Foreign Nationals
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced new changes to its Policy Manual that reduce the maximum duration of Employment Authorization […]
The United States Suspends Naturalization Ceremonies for Some Permanent Residents from Restricted Countries
Recent changes driven by the Trump administration have begun to directly affect the path to U.S. citizenship. Permanent residents from […]
The United States Expands Security Screenings and Requires Public Social Media Profiles for H-1B and H-4 Applicants
The Department of State announced that, starting December 15, the requirement to review the online presence of all H-1B visa […]
USCIS Announces New National Security Measures Following Attack on National Guard Members Committed by an Afghan Citizen
USCIS announced new national security measures that tighten the way the agency will evaluate immigration applications that depend on discretionary […]
Trump states that the suspension of asylum decisions will last “for a long time”
President Donald Trump declared that the nationwide pause on asylum decisions will remain “for a long time,” following the attack […]
United States to Review Pending Asylum Applications: Statements by the Secretary of Homeland Security Raise Concerns
In a context of significant adjustments to immigration policy, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, recently stated that […]
With 35,000 Applications, USCIS Reaches the Highest Number of Job Submissions in Its Entire History
USCIS announced that it has issued hundreds of job offers and continues expanding its hiring process to bring in new […]
DHS Cancels Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an official notice in the Federal Register announcing the cancellation of Temporary Protected […]
