A USCIS announcement initially caused panic by suggesting immigrants must leave the US to apply for Green Cards. While clarified as a reminder of existing discretion, it has increased uncertainty and scrutiny for many applicants, particularly family-sponsored immigrants and Indian nationals.
USCIS officers are questioning green card applicants on their choice of Adjustment of Status (AOS) over consular processing, following a controversial policy memo. Attorneys advise applicants to prepare comprehensive evidence of their ties to the US.
A new USCIS policy memo (PM-602-0199) increases discretionary scrutiny for Adjustment of Status applications, particularly affecting non-immigrant visa holders like F-1 students and B-1/B-2 visitors, while H-1B and L-1 holders remain better protected due to dual-intent status.
USCIS has clarified a new Green Card policy, stating many H-1B visa holders deemed in the national interest may still adjust status within the US, easing fears in the tech industry.
USCIS clarified a new Green Card policy, stating many H-1B visa holders in the national interest may still adjust status within the US, easing tech industry fears.
A new USCIS memo requires most temporary visa holders seeking permanent residency to leave the US and apply from their home countries, impacting nearly a million Indian professionals and potentially crippling US scientific competitiveness.
A new USCIS memo requires most temporary visa holders seeking permanent residency to leave the US and apply from their home countries, impacting nearly a million Indian professionals and potentially crippling US scientific competitiveness.
A new USCIS memo requires most temporary visa holders seeking permanent residency to leave the US and apply for green cards from their home countries, impacting nearly a million Indian professionals and causing panic among immigrants, families, and businesses.
USCIS announced a new rule requiring foreigners in the US to return to their home countries to apply for green cards, reversing a long-standing practice and causing confusion among immigration experts and lawyers.
USCIS announced a policy change requiring most individuals seeking green cards to apply from outside the US, reversing previous rules that allowed in-country status adjustments. This aims to curb immigration loopholes and illegal stays, though immigration lawyers express concern about potential chilling effects and practical difficulties for applicants.
USCIS has issued a new policy memo requiring most foreign nationals seeking a green card to apply from their home country, not within the US. This stricter standard applies to non-dual intent visas and requires applicants to demonstrate "extraordinary circumstances" to adjust status domestically.
USCIS announced a new rule requiring foreigners in the US to return to their home countries to apply for green cards, citing a return to 'original intent' and closing a 'loophole'. The move has caused confusion among immigration experts and lawyers, who question its implementation and safety implications for applicants.
Governo Trump endurece regras para green card concedido dentro dos EUA. Estrangeiros agora devem retornar aos seus países de origem para solicitar o documento, com análise mais rigorosa de casos excepcionais.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new policy requiring foreign nationals seeking to adjust their immigration status for a green card to apply from their home countries. Aid groups criticize the move, stating it endangers vulnerable populations.
USCIS announced a policy change requiring foreigners seeking green cards to apply from outside the US, a move criticized by immigration advocates and analysts. The policy, which reverses a decades-old process, aims to close perceived loopholes but may impact mixed-status families and vulnerable immigrants.
USCIS new policy requires most Green Card applicants to complete their process through US consulates abroad, returning to the original intent of immigration law to prevent exploitation and enhance fairness and efficiency.
The Trump administration is temporarily transferring immigration lawyers from USCIS to the Department of Justice to accelerate denaturalization cases against U.S. citizens, a move immigration advocates fear could target a broad spectrum of Americans.
USCIS announced a new policy requiring foreigners in the US on temporary visas to return to their home countries to apply for green cards, citing a need to prevent loopholes in the immigration system. The change could impact hundreds of thousands annually and is part of broader government restrictions.
USCIS announced a new policy requiring most temporary foreign residents in the US to return to their home countries for Green Card processing, citing a return to original legal intent and improved system efficiency.
USCIS announced a new policy requiring foreign nationals temporarily in the US to apply for green cards from their home countries, a move criticized by immigrant aid groups as potentially endangering vulnerable migrants.
USCIS announced a 38.5% decrease in H-1B visa registrations for FY 2027, citing President Trump's 'America First' policies. The agency highlighted a shift towards selecting applicants with U.S. advanced degrees and higher salaries, attributing the drop partly to a $100,000 fee on foreign applicants.
USCIS will now reject immigration applications with invalid signatures, including copy-pasted or digitally generated ones. This interim rule, effective July 10, 2026, aims for consistent application and could lead to significant delays and lost fees for applicants.
USCIS now requires re-submission of fingerprints for pending immigration cases to the FBI's upgraded background check system, causing delays and potentially increased scrutiny of applicants.
American CEO James Blunt urges USCIS for a transparent H-1B visa dashboard, citing public misunderstanding. He argues that many approvals are renewals, not new workers, fueling misinformation. Blunt's call for data on net changes, extensions, and transfers aims to clarify the system and counter anti-immigrant sentiment.
