US Citizenship and Immigration Services

U.S. immigration enforcement and visa scrutiny

13 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: US immigration authorities rescind public charge rule and face application backlogs

Under the Donald Trump administration, U.S. immigration enforcement has intensified, leading to increased scrutiny of visa holders and specific demographic groups. Initial reports highlighted concerns regarding “maternit

US legislative efforts regarding immigrant healthcare access

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: US lawmakers urge expedited green cards to protect healthcare access

In early October 2026, US lawmakers introduced legislation to address domestic healthcare worker shortages by integrating qualified immigrant medical professionals into the workforce. The proposed Immigrants in Nursing a

US EB-5 immigrant investor program updates

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: USCIS to implement new EB-5 immigrant investor fees

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized significant fee increases for the EB-5 immigrant investor program, effective November 30, 2026. These adjustments are intended to ensure application fees co

U.S. visa policy and diplomatic tensions with South Africa

9 clusters · 125 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Africa prepares for potential loss of US AGOA trade status

U.S. visa policy and processing have undergone significant changes affecting various African nations. Initially, a U.S. federal court in California blocked restrictions that had disrupted Diversity Visa (DV) processing f