U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Trump administration appeals block on USPS mail-in voting

25 clusters · 596 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: USPS whistleblower warns of flawed mail ballot systems

Following the Supreme Court’s August 24, 2026, ruling to lift a lower-court injunction, the Trump administration has been permitted to proceed with parts of the “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal

Salvadoran TPS protections remain in limbo after deadline

10 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Karen Bass calls for permanent citizenship path for Salvadoran TPS holders

As the September 9, 2026, expiration deadline for Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status (TPS) passed, significant uncertainty remains. While the official designation was set to expire, the Department of Homeland Security

US DHS temporary work visa policy changes

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Department of Homeland Security proposes ending H-1B grace period

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering several regulatory changes affecting temporary work visa holders. Initially, the agency added a long-term proposal to its regulatory agenda titled “Removing H-4

US visa limits face legal and diplomatic challenges

15 clusters · 215 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: United States updates immigration rules for visas and residency

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) final rule, effective 15 September 2026, ends the “duration of status” (D/S) system for F-1, J-1, and I-visa holders. Stays are limited to a maximum of four years, the post-com

US DHS H-1B visa and B1/B2 visa regulatory proposals

6 clusters · 344 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Trump endorses proposed H-1B visa fee increase

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have introduced several regulatory proposals targeting nonimmigrant work visas, specifically the H-1B program. In mid-A

US administration visa revocation and suspension policy

12 clusters · 661 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: US Court strikes down Trump administration's 75-country visa pause

The Trump administration’s visa revocation and suspension policies continue to face significant judicial setbacks. In a 90-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Noël Wise found that the administration unconstitutionally used

DHS voter fraud investigation surge

7 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Justice charges five in election fraud cases

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a coordinated criminal voter fraud surge initiative, conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Directed by Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the operation is sc

USCIS immigration filing and admission policy changes

8 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: USCIS to update immigration forms for residency and employment

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing significant changes to immigration filing procedures and admission policies. Starting September 15, 2026, the agency will enforce a zero-tolerance policy

US ICE enforcement 2026 – Record arrests and detention surge

87 clusters · 537 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: ICE arrests surge across U.S. under Trump administration policies

In August 2026, ICE enforcement reached a historic peak with 50,925 arrests, nearly doubling figures from the previous year and exceeding levels seen during the Biden administration. This surge follows consecutive record

USCIS official bribery and fraud investigation

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Former USCIS official charged in $960K citizenship bribery scheme

Federal authorities arrested Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu, a former senior U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer, and Adeniyi Akeem Somoye in connection with a multi-year corruption and bribery scheme. Pro

Death of Haitian student following TPS termination

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Pierre Damas Bel dies in Ohio following loss of TPS status

Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian honors student at Wright State University, died in Springfield, Ohio, after walking into westbound traffic on Interstate 70. While the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported he exited

US voter eligibility and citizenship verification

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: US voter registration and citizenship list initiatives face scrutiny

Efforts to verify voter eligibility and citizenship status in the United States have intensified. Initially, scrutiny focused on state-level practices in California and Texas. In California, officials reported difficulty

U.S. September 2026 Visa Bulletin updates

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of State releases September 2026 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State released the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, marking the final report for the current fiscal year. Initial reports indicated limited movement in most employment-based immigrant visa categorie

ICE shooting investigation: Witnesses released, grand juryed

41 clusters · 835 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Victor Salgado Araujo released from detention after Houston ICE shooting

The investigation into the July 7 fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston has progressed with the release of all three key eyewitnesses from federal detention. Following legal petitions and fe

U.S. expedited B1/B2 visa pilot program

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: U.S. immigration policy undergoes major shifts in visa reviews and fees

The U.S. Department of State introduced a pilot program to provide expedited B1/B2 tourist visa appointments. Under this initiative, applicants can secure an interview within approximately 10 business days by paying a no

AfD challenges German postal voting security

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern election official defends postal voting security

The AfD party has raised concerns regarding the security of mail-in voting in Germany ahead of state elections. In Saxony-Anhalt, party members suggested that political influence could be exerted on seniors in nursing ho

US asylum reform and court surge amid fee hikes

4 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Chicago immigration court accused of violating due process for minors

In late July 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented an interim final rule allowing USCIS to refer certain affirmative asylum applications directly to immigration judges, bypassing the mandatory inter

Massachusetts voter impersonation and fraud case

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Chinese national charged with voter impersonation in Massachusetts

Yupeng Sun, a Chinese national residing in Massachusetts, has been charged by federal prosecutors for voter impersonation and fraud related to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Prosecutors allege that in October 2024,

Trump immigration policy intensifies, families affected

41 clusters · 235 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: United States to implement stricter green card scrutiny under new public charge rule

The administration’s May 2026 rule moved most green‑card applicants to consular processing and limited adjustment‑of‑status to narrow “extraordinary circumstances,” raising fears of family separations. After the Supreme

U.S. Census Bureau noncitizen voting report controversy

2 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: U.S. Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting faces expert scrutiny

The U.S. Census Bureau released a preliminary analysis claiming that over 24,000 noncitizens were identified as having voted in the 2020 general election. The agency stated it reached this figure with “high confidence” b

ICE detention of Venezuelan asylum seekers in US

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Venezuelan man detained in Doral despite valid work permit

In late June 2026, a Venezuelan staffer working for a New York City council was released from ICE custody and granted asylum after a period of detention. In July 2026, ICE conducted separate operations targeting Venezue

US immigration ruling on advance parole travel

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Board of Immigration Appeals redefines advance parole travel rules

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has issued a ruling that fundamentally alters the legal status of travel for certain immigrants. In the decision ‘Matter of Delcarmen-Lara’, the BIA overturned a 14-year precedent e

US Board of Immigration Appeals advance parole ruling

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: U.S. immigration ruling changes Advance Parole travel risks

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a precedential decision in ‘Matter of Delcarmen-Lara’ that fundamentally changes the legal consequences of international travel for certain green card applicants. This ruling

US unaccompanied children legal aid funding crisis

5 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Trump administration restricts legal protections for immigrant children

A federal contract that funded nearly 100 nonprofit organizations to provide legal representation for roughly 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children expired on July 31, 2026. The Trump administration has not explained why

U.S. marriage and immigration fraud indictment

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Justice charges 11 in massive marriage fraud scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted 11 individuals for their alleged involvement in a large-scale, decade-long marriage fraud scheme. Operating from at least 2016 through July 2026, the network reportedly functio