USCIS Updates “Good Moral Character” Evaluation for Citizenship Applications
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new guidelines for assessing the “good moral character” requirement in naturalization applications. The update seeks to ensure that officers conduct a more complete and holistic evaluation of applicants’ behavior when determining eligibility for U.S. citizenship. You may also read: “United States Reduces 1.6 Million Undocumented Immigrants […]
United States Reduces 1.6 Million Undocumented Immigrants in 200 Days
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that in her first 200 days in office, approximately 1.6 million undocumented immigrants have left the country. The announcement is part of an official report on recent immigration measures, changes in border control applications, and joint operations carried out by the current administration. You may also read: […]
USCIS Updates Policy for Age Calculation under the CSPA
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its Policy Manual to clarify how the age of beneficiaries is calculated under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The new guidance will take effect on August 15, 2025, and seeks to unify the calculation method applied by both USCIS and the Department of […]
DHS Denies Allegations About Conditions in ICE Detention Centers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an official statement rejecting the claims made by Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff in his report “The Abuse of Pregnant Women and Children in U.S. Immigration Detention Centers.” According to DHS Undersecretary Tricia McLaughlin, the assertions presented are based on inaccurate information and do not reflect the reality of […]
DHS addresses delay in terminating TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an official statement on August 1, 2025, in response to a federal judge’s decision that delayed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. The judicial measure suspends the cancellation of the program, which had been previously announced by the […]
US job report reveals growth among native-born workforce
On August 4, 2025, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement regarding the July employment report data. According to the information presented, job growth has been concentrated among workers born in the United States, in the context of recent changes in immigration policy. According to DHS, the evolution of the labor […]
USCIS strengthens interviews with asylees and refugees to bolster national security
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual with the goal of strengthening national security. Effective immediately as of August 1, 2025, the agency reestablishes a uniform standard for the selection and conduct of interviews with foreign nationals seeking to adjust their status as asylees or refugees, as well as […]
ICE Detainer Orders in New York Surge Over 400% in 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported a significant increase in detainer orders issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York during 2025. Between January 20 and July, ICE filed 6,025 requests, representing a rise of over 400% compared to the total registered during the entire previous administration. During the prior administration, […]
Irregular Immigration and Visa Restrictions: The Situation of Latin Americans in the U.S.
June 10, 2025 — Latin America continues to be the region with the largest presence among undocumented immigrants in the United States, according to recent data from the Pew Research Center and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Adding to this reality is a new executive order from the U.S. government, effective June 9, that […]
Latin Americans Lead Irregular Immigration in the U.S.
June 10, 2025. The latest figures confirm that Latin America continues to be the region with the largest representation within the irregular immigrant population in the United States. According to data from the Pew Research Center and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Latin Americans make up 68% of all immigrants without legal status in […]
