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u.s. citizenship and immigration services
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abcnews.go.compolitics17 hrs ago
Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Processing Some Green Card Applications
A federal judge in Ohio issued a preliminary injunction requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to resume processing certain immigration benefit applications that had been paused under policies tied to countries covered by travel restrictions. The order applies to pla…
forbes.compolitics4 days ago
H-1B Visa Renewals Near Record After 273,026 Approvals in Nine Months
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved 273,026 continuing-employment H-1B petitions in the first nine months of fiscal year 2026. The total is on pace to exceed the prior year's record of 291,542 approvals.
Fox Newspolitics27 days ago
DHS directs ICE to deport noncitizens who vote in U.S. elections
The Department of Homeland Security issued a directive instructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remove noncitizens who cast ballots illegally. The order cites the Immigration and Nationality Act and follows an earlier policy update by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Se…
manilatimes.netpolitics37 days ago
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues new green card guidance
The agency released updated instructions last week on adjustment of status applications. Officials later stated the changes restate existing law and will not affect qualified applicants.
The Independentpolitics41 days ago
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Changes Green Card Application Rules
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that most foreign nationals in the United States must return to their home countries to apply for green cards. The policy took effect Friday and includes limited exceptions.
Semaforpolitics44 days ago
Trump Administration Directs Most Green Card Applicants to Apply Abroad
The Trump administration on Friday ordered most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees already in the United States to leave the country and complete their green card applications in their home countries. The directive from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services trea…
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Al Jazeeraworld45 days ago
U.S. Issues New Guidance on Green Card Applications From Temporary Visa Holders
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released updated guidance stating that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit. The policy directs temporary visa holders to apply for permanent residency from their home countries in most cases.
dimsumdaily.hkpolitics45 days ago
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Updates Green Card Application Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a memo directing certain temporary visa holders to return to their home countries to apply for green cards. The change applies to students, skilled workers, and other temporary visa holders seeking permanent residency.
Axiospolitics46 days ago
Administration Transfers Immigration Lawyers to Justice Department
The Trump administration is moving immigration lawyers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Justice Department offices to work on denaturalization cases. Officials said the temporary transfers aim to increase the number of cases filed against naturalized citizens.
news.sky.compolitics46 days ago
H-1B Visa Applications Fall 38 Percent After Rule Changes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reported a 38.5 percent drop in properly submitted H-1B applications for fiscal year 2027. The decline follows new wage requirements and higher application fees introduced by the Trump administration.
realclearpolitics.compolitics47 days ago
H-1B Visa Approvals Reach 406,348 in 2025 as Companies Face New Fee
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved 406,348 H-1B visas in 2025. The total marks an increase from 275,317 approvals in 2015. A new $100,000 fee applies to workers outside the United States.
riotimesonline.compolitics63 days ago
U.S. Administration Exempts Foreign Doctors from Travel Ban on 39 Countries
The administration has exempted foreign doctors from a travel ban affecting citizens of 39 countries, allowing them to obtain visas. This change was updated on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website late last week. The policy reversal addresses a doctor shortage in…