USCIS has issued new policy guidance for Green Card applications, effective September 18, 2026. The rules implement a stricter 'public charge' test, considering a broader range of means-tested public benefits when evaluating an applicant's admissibility.
USCIS announced that starting September 15, it will only accept the new 09/15/26 editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765, with no grace period provided for older editions.
USCIS announced a rule change empowering officers to deny incomplete visa and Green Card applications without first issuing an RFE or NOID, drawing criticism from immigration lawyers who warn of increased wrongful denials and negative impacts on U.S. employers.
Starting July 10, USCIS will enforce new signature rules for immigration benefit requests, including H-1B visas and Green Cards. Only handwritten or properly reproduced signatures will be accepted; copy-pasted or auto-generated signatures will lead to rejection or denial without a chance to cure.
USCIS finalized a rule implementing an online registration and biometrics process for specific foreign nationals in the US, including those without proper entry records, certain Canadian citizens, and children turning 14. The system, operational since April 2025, stabilizes existing interim regulations and requires registration for stays over 30 days, while exempting most legal immigrants.
The USCIS has finalized a rule requiring certain foreign nationals in the US to register online and provide biometrics. The rule, effective since April 2025, targets those lacking updated immigration records and aims to stabilize the existing system with minor updates, not create new obligations.
USCIS denied a US citizenship application, citing the applicant's 'bad moral character' for sending LinkedIn requests to two USCIS directors. The agency deemed this a disregard for professional boundaries and official communication, raising concerns about potential threats, a decision an attorney found surprising given no actual contact occurred.
The USCIS is proposing to increase naturalization fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising to $1,330 and Form N-336 to $1,475. The agency cites a need for full cost recovery, shifting away from subsidizing these applications with fees from other immigration benefits.
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 for green cards from their home countries, impacting nearly a million Indian professionals and causing panic among immigrants, families, and businesses.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
